One of my colleagues is a famous Singaporean author known for his non-fictional books written for children. He has written real-life stories of important individuals who have shaped Singapore's developmental pathways, in a simple manner that could be understood by children. The intention to raise awareness and appreciation for Singapore's pioneers within the future generations intrigued me. My colleague had said, "If we don't tell our stories to our kids, then who would?" and that inspired me to begin exploring books that aimed to immortalise our pioneers through the narration of their stories. And that is when I came across a book series called 'Harry Lee', written by Patrick Yee. The first book of the series, "A boy named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan Yew", as its name suggests, delves into the childhood story of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. He was an integral part of Singapore's growth and sovereignty. A Boy Named Harry: The Childhood of Lee Kuan...
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