Kelly Parra is a co-author of the Fazbear Frights series and the Tales from the Pizzaplex series.
About[]
Kelly Parra is a multi-published author of young adult fiction, romance, diverse fiction, science fiction, urban fantasy with horror, and short stories. Her young adult multicultural novels, Graffiti Girl and Invisible Touch, were published with MTV Books (Simon & Schuster). Her novel Graffiti Girl was included in the National Book Foundation's "BookupNYC" program, encouraging middle grade students to read, and included in high school and college reading curriculums. Carina Press (Harlequin) debuted Kelly's adult fiction novel, Criminal Instinct, as one of the publisher's launch titles.
Her works have been nominated for honors such as Best Young Adult Novel and Best First Book for Romance Writers of America®, Latino Young Adult Novel Top Pick by Latinidad®, and the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award.
Kelly's works are known for their diverse characterization and invoking positive and inspiring messages for readers. As a reluctant reader in her teen years, Kelly has spoken at schools and writer events encouraging reluctant readers and aspiring writers from all walks of life to pursue their dreams to fulfillment. Her books have been featured in the newspapers: Salinas Californian, Monterey Herald, and the Monterey Bay Ink, and several on-line literary websites. Authors and reviewers have called Kelly's works as page-turning, compelling, and exciting stories filled with drama and suspense. With over ten years of storytelling and publishing experience, Kelly continues to bring character-driven writing and heartfelt, entertaining stories to readers from her home in Central Coast, California.[1]
Contributions[]
- Fazbear Frights #4: Step Closer
- Fazbear Frights #6: Blackbird
- Fazbear Frights #12: Felix the Shark
- Tales from the Pizzaplex #1: Lally's Game
- Tales from the Pizzaplex #3: Somniphobia
- Tales from the Pizzaplex #4: Submechanophobia
- Tales from the Pizzaplex #6: Nexie
- Tales from the Pizzaplex #7: Tiger Rock
- Tales from the Pizzaplex #8: B7-2
- Fazbear Frights: Graphic Novel Collection #3
- Step Closer
- Hide-and-Seek