Kimberly Wilson’s writing journey began as a third grader in Upstate New York with a butterfly Trapper Keeper, a pocket thesaurus, and an overflowing bookshelf.

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After earning her BA from SUNY Geneseo, where she studied communication and creative writing, an internship brought her to North Carolina. There, she established a career in marketing before diving headfirst into her dream of writing for children.

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As a full-time writer, Kimberly is an active member of the SCBWI and several critique groups. She is a pun-lover and enjoys mixing humor and heart and adding educational details into her writing. Kimberly is the author of A PENNY'S WORTH, a finalist for the Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award, A DOLLAR'S GRAND DREAM, A CREDIT CARD TAKES CHARGE, and PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY (Page Street Kids), illustrated by Mark Hoffmann. Her nonfiction picture book, WHERE THERE'S A WHALE, THERE'S A WAY (Reycraft Books), illustrated by Chris Adams, hits shelves March 10, 2026.

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When not writing, Kimberly shares her love for books by visiting schools and volunteering with local literacy nonprofits through their Title I outreach programs. 

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Even though her Trapper Keeper is long gone, her book collection continues to multiply. As for her thesaurus, well...

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