Kelly Harms is an American author of fiction and non-fiction books. She is best known for her novels, including The Life List, The Art of Keeping Secrets, and The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane. She has also written several non-fiction books, including The Art of Racing in the Rain and The Art of Racing in the Dark. Harms has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. She is a passionate advocate for literacy and education, and has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences and events. Harms is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently lives in Wisconsin with her family.