Jennifer Krause

Jennifer Krause is a critically acclaimed author of young adult novels who has been writing since 2008. Her debut novel, A Summer in Primrose Bay, was a stunning success and was later made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Since that time, Krause has gone on to write several more novels, including Dream Just a Little, Firefly Lake, and most recently, Make a Wish.

Krause was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where she attended the University of Missouri. She graduated with a degree in writing and now works at a newspaper as a correspondent. Though she did not plan on becoming a writer, Krause's love for storytelling quickly led her to it. Her author bio reads, “I’ve always enjoyed stories. Much of what we learn about life we learn through stories. My stories are about love, family, and friendship.”

Throughout her body of work, Krause has skillfully explored themes of family, friendship, love, loss, and growing up. Her books often involve complicated issues for its characters, as is the case in Dream Just a Little. This novel follows the story of teenage protagonist, Joanna, who struggles with an alcoholic father and an overbearing mother. Krause paints an incredibly vivid and realistic portrait of Joanna’s battle with her parents, as well as her internal struggle to find herself. It is this deep insight into her characters that has pushed Krause to the forefront of young adult fiction.

Krause has also been praised for her vivid use of description and setting. Firefly Lake, for example, brings the small town of Firefly Lake to life in each scene. The characters feel real and relatable and the book captures the town’s unspoken secrets and secrets that have yet to be revealed. From the lush forests of Firefly Lake to the sandy beaches of Primrose Bay, Krause writes with an eye to fine detail in her settings.

One of the most recent books from Krause is Make a Wish. This book follows the life of Emily, who has just received the news that she will be moving to a tiny rural town for the summer. Emily is desperate for adventure, and her wish is quickly granted when she falls in love with a young man from a nearby Amish community. The story is full of romance and the importance of family and discovering who you are, which have become staples of Krause’s work.

With seven young adult novels to her name, Jennifer Krause is one of the most beloved authors writing today. Her work is acclaimed for its realism and insight, as well as her ability to bring her settings to life with astounding descriptive detail. Despite being a relative newcomer, Krause has established herself as an author with a story for everyone.