Kimberly Latrice Jones is a renowned American author and filmmaker, best known for her New York Times bestselling young adult novel, "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight." In addition to her successful writing career, she has made notable appearances as a guest on various shows and podcasts, including The Breakfast Club, CBS Mornings, The Daily Show, and TMZ.

Jones has a strong background in film and television. She studied theater at the Chicago Academy for the Arts and went on to study film with a concentration in producing at Columbia College Chicago. She started her career in the industry by working on the reality TV series "Being Bobby Brown" and later had the opportunity to work with Tyler Perry on films such as "Madea’s Family Reunion" and "I Can Do Bad All By Myself." She has also produced numerous independent films that are available on various streaming platforms. 

Jones has authored several other books, including "Why We Fly," which was recognized as a Sydney Taylor honoree, and "How We Can Win: Race, History, and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged," which received critical acclaim. She has also contributed a short story to the anthology "Game On: 15 Stories of Wins, Losses, and Everything in Between," edited by Laura Silverman. Additionally, she has written op-eds for publications such as Time, Marie Claire UK, Essence, Pop Sugar, and i-D Magazine.

Kimberly Latrice Jones's contributions to literature have garnered recognition and accolades. She has served on various selection committees and advisory boards, including the Selection Committee for Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, the Children’s Choice Illustrator Committee for The Children's Book Council, and the advisory board for the Creative and Innovative Education Master’s Degree program at Georgia State University.

Jones's accomplishments have been highlighted in numerous publications, including Ms. Magazine, Seventeen, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, and Publisher's Weekly. She has received grants and honors such as the James Patterson Holiday Bookseller Bonus grant and the GQ Germany "Voice of the Year" award. Her work continues to resonate with readers and viewers alike, inspiring and challenging societal norms. The human rights activist and author moved into television after striking an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group which lasted from 2020-2022.