Candidly Cline

“Like a perfect country song, CANDIDLY CLINE sings a sweet and empowering tune of hope, friendship, and the beauty that comes from chasing seemingly impossible dreams. Cline Alden is my hero.” — Ashley Herring Blake, Stonewall Honor author of Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World“Confident, candid, and immensely endearing. Destined for the spotlight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Warm and hopeful.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Lyrical and full of country twang. Cline is a relatable tween protagonist who shows readers what it takes to live authentically and be true to yourself.” — School Library Journal (starred review)“Thrums with the joy of weaving your heart’s whispers into a song for all to hear. Empowering, affirming, and sweet as all get-out.” — Lisa Jenn Bigelow, author of Drum Roll, Please “Cline Louise Alden is a character you can’t help but cheer for in this endearing story about finding your voice and pursuing your dream. A tender exploration of the power of different kinds of love and making your own music.” — Nicole Melleby, author of How to Become a Planet“Offers readers an inspiring combination of self-awareness, bravery, and passion” — Horn Book Magazine

Kathryn Ormsbee was born and raised in central Kentucky, where she first fell in love with the singers and songs of folk, bluegrass, and old country music. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her wife and their pup. She is the author of several other books for young readers, including The House in Poplar Wood and The Water and the Wild.