James Klise Chicago-based young adult author
young adult author
Welcome! jamesklise@gmail.com
"Klise lets loose a chorus of genuine voices... This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge."
Booklist, starred
Edgar Award,
Mystery Writers of America, 2015
"TAKE A DOSE OF LOVE DRUGGED! Side effects include: laughing out loud, insomnia (from wanting to finish), and being one step closer to finding your identity.” – TeensReadToo.com
“Delightful...” -
Time Out Chicago
Booklist, starred
Edgar Award,
Mystery Writers of America, 2015
"TAKE A DOSE OF LOVE DRUGGED! Side effects include: laughing out loud, insomnia (from wanting to finish), and being one step closer to finding your identity.” – TeensReadToo.com
“Delightful...” -
Time Out Chicago
“Relationships, secrets and lies aplenty for caper-loving fans."
Kirkus
"A beautifully plotted mystery."
Houston Chronicle
ALA Booklist
Editors' Choice Selection 2014
"A thoughtful story about identity, sexuality, and learning to accept oneself.” – Publishers Weekly
“An excellent novel for classroom and GSA discussion.” - Booklist
ALA Stonewall Honor Award
for 2011
Kirkus
"A beautifully plotted mystery."
Houston Chronicle
ALA Booklist
Editors' Choice Selection 2014
"A thoughtful story about identity, sexuality, and learning to accept oneself.” – Publishers Weekly
“An excellent novel for classroom and GSA discussion.” - Booklist
ALA Stonewall Honor Award
for 2011
