Kate Klise facts for kids

Kate Klise (born April 13, 1963) is an American author who writes exciting books for kids. Her sister, M. Sarah Klise, often draws the pictures for her books. One of their most popular series is called Regarding. These books are special because they look like a scrapbook! They tell stories using letters, diary entries, and other cool bits of paper. Kate Klise also writes popular picture books and the bestselling 43 Old Cemetery Road series. She has written books for adults too, like In the Bag. Kate also shares her thoughts on The Huffington Post.

About Kate Klise

Kate Klise was born on April 13, 1963. She was the fourth of six children. Her dad, Thomas Klise, made educational films. Her mom was Marjorie Klise. Kate grew up in Peoria, Illinois.

She went to Marquette University. For about 15 years, she worked as a writer for People magazine. Today, Kate lives on a farm in the Ozarks in Missouri. She enjoys writing and hiking.

Kate has said that famous author E. B. White (who wrote Charlotte's Web) was an important influence on her writing.

Kate Klise's Books

Kate Klise has written many books for young readers and adults. Here are some of her well-known works.

Children's Books

Regarding Series

These books are unique because they tell stories through letters and other documents.

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

43 Old Cemetery Road Series

This popular series is known for its fun and spooky adventures.

• 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

Three-Ring Rascals Series

These books are all about the circus and its exciting characters.

• 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

Other Children's Books

Kate Klise has also written many other standalone 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 several novels for adults.

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