K.E. Lewis
K.E. Lewis is the author of Devonte’s Shoes, Never Take Your Rhino on A Plane, and Because of Dads.
Raised in Bishopville, SC, he grew in a community that was a haven, rich in generosity and Blackness. Music and conversation floated across the yards equally. Hands waved from passersby. It was the language of his neighbors that first sparked K.E.’s love for it… [read on]
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BOOKS
Devonte’s Shoes
Written By K. E. Lewis, Illustrated by Robert Paul Jr.
Devonte’s excitement to show off his summertime fine at the annual cookout takes a disappointing turn until the neighborhood folks add their own flair and Devonte learns the power of substance over style in this story about community kinship.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release: Spring 2027
Never Take Your Rhino on A Plane
Written by K. E. Lewis, Illustrated by Isabel Roxas
A cautionary tale about the daredevil stunts and cringeworthy antics you will face when traveling with your rhinoceros.
Publisher: Clarion Books / HarperCollins
Release: Summer 2025
Because of Dads
Written by K. E. Lewis, Illustrated by Maithili Joshi
A celebration of the inspirational qualities — and the antics — that unite all dads and father figures.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press / Macmillan
Release: Spring 2026
The Haunted States of America
Fifty two different stories. Fifty two different Authors. Endless fright for all ages. South Carolina short story “Now You See Me” by K. E. Lewis.
Publisher: Godwin Books/MacMillan in collaboration with the SCBWI
“An entertaining, fright-filled geographical tour.” — Kirkus Reviews
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SERVICES
Coaching & Editing
Book one-on-one biweekly sessions with K. E., filled with craft lessons, advice, stories, and manuscript critiques, designed to grow your creative potential and to fit your needs and goals as a writer.
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Museum and Educational Consultation
K.E. creates experiences, helps develop content for museums, and through his work as a teacher and executing independently funded grants and grants funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, has created documents increasing the engagement, intergenerational involvement, and equity of content creation and museum experiences.
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Ideation & Project Planning
K.E. is an experienced project manager who executes grant-funded and creative projects, sharing his expertise and providing innovative ideas for optimal success of the project.
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School & Festival Visits
In-person & virtual visits beginning 2024.
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SCRIBBLES
Grant Writing 101
Eight Tidbits for Grant & Sponsorship Writers Trying to increase your chances of getting funds for your next project? Use these tips to evaluate your project and consider ways to make it stronger. Remember funders are looking to fund solid projects, projects that...
DEFINING RELEVANCE
Are you a museum or exhibit creator and trying to find ways increase engagement? Of the many ways there are to increase engagement, the first is to decide if the experience you are creating is RELEVANT for your guest. Here are tenants to consider when beefing up the...
Multiple Access Points & Why You Should Consider Them
I have received much guidance on the road to publication. But if I had to send reminder or pass advice to those who aspire to do the same, that advice would be this: children don’t buy books, adults do; it’s the parents, teachers, librarians, aunts, and uncles who do....
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