Kate Klise facts for kids

Kate Klise is an American writer who creates exciting books for young readers. She was born on April 13, 1963. Many of her books feature amazing illustrations by her sister, M. Sarah Klise. Their popular Regarding series is unique because it's told through letters, diary entries, and other fun pieces of paper, like a scrapbook! Kate Klise is also well-known for her picture books and the bestselling 43 Old Cemetery Road series.

About Kate Klise

Early Life and Background

Kate Klise grew up in Peoria, Illinois. She was the fourth of six children. Her father, Thomas Klise, produced educational films. Kate went to Marquette University for her education.

Career and Inspiration

Before becoming a full-time author, Kate Klise worked as a correspondent for People magazine for fifteen years. She has mentioned that the famous author E. B. White, who wrote Charlotte's Web, was an influence on her writing. Today, Kate Klise lives on a farm in the Missouri Ozarks. She enjoys writing and hiking.

Kate Klise's Books

Kate Klise has written many books for children and young adults. Her stories are often creative and engaging.

Popular Children's Series

The Regarding Series

This series is special because each book tells its story through different documents. It's like reading a collection of letters, emails, and notes!

• Regarding the Fountain, 1998
• Regarding the Sink, 2004
• Regarding the Trees, 2005
• Regarding the Bathrooms, 2006
• Regarding the Bees, 2007

The 43 Old Cemetery Road Series

This bestselling series is full of mystery and fun. It follows the adventures of characters living at 43 Old Cemetery Road.

• Dying to Meet You, 2009
• Over My Dead Body, 2009
• Till Death Do Us Bark, 2011
• The Phantom of the Post Office, 2012
• Hollywood, Dead Ahead, 2013
• Greetings from the Graveyard, 2014
• The Loch Ness Punster, 2015

The Three-Ring Rascals Series

These books are about a circus and its exciting performers.

• The Show Must Go On!, 2013
• The Greatest Star on Earth, 2014
• The Circus Goes to Sea, 2014
• Pop Goes the Circus!, 2015
• Secrets of the Circus, 2016

Standalone Children's Books

Kate Klise has also written many individual books for kids.

• Letters from Camp, 1999
• Trial by Journal, 2001
• Shall I Knit You a Hat?, 2004
• Why Do You Cry?, 2006
• Imagine Harry, 2007 (with M. Sarah Klise)
• Little Rabbit and the Night Mare, 2008 (with M. Sarah Klise)
• Little Rabbit and the Meanest Mother on Earth, 2010 (with M. Sarah Klise)
• Stand Straight, Ella Kate: The True Story of a Real Giant, 2010
• Grammy Lamby and the Secret Handshake, 2012
• Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List, 2017
• Don't Check Out This Book!, 2020
• Mystery on Magnolia Circle, 2021

Novels for Older Readers

Kate Klise has also written novels for older readers.

• Deliver Us from Normal, 2005
• Far From Normal, 2006
• Grounded, 2010
• In the Bag, 2012
• Homesick, 2012