Dottie Lee

Dottie Lee is the award-winning author of the Adventures of Frances Flamingo picture book series—uplifting children’s books that celebrate confidence, inclusion, and the joy of trying something new.

A lifelong dance professional and creative educator, Dottie has spent her career empowering children and adults, including individuals with neurological and mobility challenges. Her stories gently remind young readers that learning a new skill isn’t hard—it’s just new.

Growing up across the street from her hometown library, Dottie developed a deep love for books filled with adventure, imagination, and laughter. That early passion for reading sparked a lifelong commitment to storytelling and literacy.

Through her heartfelt picture books, Dottie creates relatable characters that encourage self-confidence, empathy, perseverance, and social-emotional growth. Her stories—often inspired by dance, movement, and sports like soccer—are designed to spark meaningful conversations between children, parents, grandparents, and teachers, turning storytime into a shared experience that builds connection, courage, and a lifelong love of reading.

Children’s picture books • confidence-building stories • inclusive kids books • social-emotional learning • dance • movement • soccer