Kellie Magnus

Kellie Magnus, born December 10, 1970, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Caribbean author and journalist. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and an MBA in Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia University. In addition to writing and publishing children's books she writes feature articles on Caribbean entertainment and media. Publications for which she has written include "The Daily News" (New York), "The Jamaica Weekly Gleaner" (New York), "Caribbean Beat" (BWIA In-flight magazine), and "The Ticket" (Trinidad).

Her most recent work was a series of children's books and parents' manuals that was part of a multimedia program called "Max and Friends" and that was specially designed for children with autism and related developmental disabilities. Ms. Magnus has published a children's book called "Little Lion Goes to School" and is currently working on a series of Caribbean children's books. She is a member of JAMPACT: Jamaica Impact Inc. and serves on the board of directors of the Harlem Youth Soccer Association.