Welcome

I’m David A. Kelly, author of the Ballpark Mysteries, Football Mysteries, and more than 40 books for young readers. My books combine mysteries, sports, adventure, and real places—and are designed to keep kids turning the pages.

Books

Discover the Ballpark Mysteries, Football Mysteries, and my other books for young readers.

Author Visits

Learn about in-person and virtual school visits, presentations, and author events.

For Educators

Find free activities, classroom resources, printables, and materials for teachers and librarians.

Explore

Go behind the books with ballpark facts,
research adventures, photos, fan creations, videos, and more.

Read my latest books!

The third book in the Football Mysteries series.
The Rumble Monkey Mix Up Book Cover

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David A. Kelly Books is attending an event.
24 hours ago

Boston-area Ballpark Mysteries readers--join me THIS SUNDAY at The Blue Bunny, Books and Toys in Dedham for a Football+Fantasy books signing with incredible illustrator Bob Thibeault! 11am! ...

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David A. Kelly Books is at PNC Park, Pittsburgh.
1 day ago

Love to get fan mail from Ballpark mysteries readers! ...

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1 day ago

Ballpark Mysteries reader Carter wants me to write a Pittsburgh Pirates book. Don’t worry, Carter—I’m on it! I have a friend helping me. ...

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David A. Kelly Books
5 days ago

Teachers and librarians - Want a free 15-minute Ballpark Mysteries Q&A virtual visit next week? I'm giving away a limited number of free Q&A virtual visits on Thursday, October 22. Sign up link in comments! ...

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David A. Kelly Books
6 days ago

Wow, will the Milwaukee Brewers do it tonight? They're 1 win away from heading to the World Series for the first time in 44 years! They're up 3-0 against the LA Dodgers. A win tonight punches their ticket, the first season after my TWO Brewers Ballpark Mysteries books came out. Coincidence? I think NOT! ...

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David A. Kelly Books
1 week ago

Wisconsin Ballpark Mysteries fans--I'll be appearing on FOX6 News Real Milwaukee on Tuesday, Oct 20th to talk about my TWO Milwaukee Brewers books, and hopefully their chances in the World Series! They're not so far, 2-1 in the playoffs against LA! ...

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David A. Kelly Books
4 weeks ago

Should Mike and Kate take a trip to the Alps? Read my latest newsletter to find out - mailchi.mp/davidakellybooks/switzerland ...

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David A. Kelly Books
2 months ago

Cleveland Guardians stadium has a cool feature—you can spend half an inning in a field level former bullpen bench area. Stand in line for a wristband, near the outfield first base line. ...

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2 months ago

28 Ballpark Mysteries books--collect them all! ...

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David A. Kelly Books
2 months ago

Want to read the first chapter of Tush Push Trouble, my brand new Football Mysteries books (#3 in the series, which starts with The Two-Minute Warning). Link in comments for sample chapter. Great for sports and mystery lovers in grades 1 - 4. ...

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