Chris Colfer

"Courage is one thing that no one can ever take away from you."

Chris Colfer is an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor best-known for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the FOX television series "Glee".

He is also a New York Times bestselling author whose books include the first three novels in the "Land of Stories" series ("The Wishing Spell", "The Enchantress Returns" and "A Grimm Warning") as well as "Struck By Lightning: The Carson Philips Journal" which is a novelization based on the script he wrote for the film "Struck By Lighting" (Colfer also co-produced and starred in that movie).

What genres and age groups does Chris Colfer write for?

Colfer primarily writes for middle-grade and young adult readers, often blending fantasy, fairy-tale retellings, adventure, and some contemporary YA themes.

What are Chris Colfer's main series and their reading order?

Land of Stories: start with The Wishing Spell (Book 1), then The Enchantress Returns (Book 2), A Grimm Warning (Book 3), Beyond the Kingdoms (Book 4). A Tale of Magic series: A Tale of Magic (Book 1), A Tale of Witchcraft (Book 2), A Tale of Sorcery (Book 3). There are also related novellas such as Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty and Mother Goose Diaries.

Are Chris Colfer's books standalone or part of a series?

Many of his books are part of series, notably The Land of Stories and the A Tale of Magic sequence. He has also written standalone works and novelizations, for example Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, and other single-title projects.

Where should I start if I'm new to his work?

For fairy-tale fantasy and middle-grade readers start with The Wishing Spell (Land of Stories Book 1). For contemporary YA try Struck By Lightning or Stranger Than Fanfiction. For action-oriented middle-grade adventure try Roswell Johnson Saves the World! Book 1.

Has Chris Colfer received notable recognition for his work?

As an author he is a New York Times bestselling author. As a performer he is an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor. Some of his books have also spawned novellas and series extensions.