- Publisher: Amulet Books/Abrams
- Available in: Ebook
- Published: May 1, 2012
Big-hearted Chloe Camden is the queen of her universe until her best friend shreds her reputation and her school counselor axes her junior independent study project. Chloe is forced to take on a meaningful project in order to pass, and so she joins her school’s struggling radio station, where the other students don’t find her too queenly. Ostracized by her former BFFs and struggling with her beloved Grams’s mental deterioration, lonely Chloe ends up hosting a call-in show that gets the station much-needed publicity and, in the end, trouble. She also befriends radio techie and loner Duncan Moore, a quiet soul with a romantic heart. On and off the air, Chloe faces her loneliness and helps others find the fun and joy in everyday life. Readers will fall in love with Chloe as she falls in love with the radio station and the misfits who call it home.
Honors & Reviews
Summer 2012 Kids’ Indie Next Pick
Utah Beehive Book Award – 2013-2014 Nomination
2010 RWA Golden Heart Finalist, Young Adult Category
“Debut novelist Coriell shows sparkling wit and great skill in creating complex characters with memorable personalities. Chloe’s emotional growth is believable, and her attraction to a quiet, mysterious boy at the radio station adds spice and tension to the story.” — Publishers Weekly
“Chloe’s humor shines from the very first page. A quick, enjoyable read.” — School Library Journal
“This debut novel is more than it seems. Tough issues are addressed here, and the information is ladled out deftly.” — VOYA
“An upbeat romance…with a winning personality.” — Kirkus
“Looking for a fun, inspiring read? Then check out Welcome, Caller, This Is Chloe. Entertaining and full of heartrending moments, and the author has created interesting and unique characters. Even though this is more of a sparkling and humorous read, Welcome, Caller, This Is Chloe delves into some tough topics such as drug addiction and bullying. 5 stars” — North Valley Magazine
“It’s kinda like Mean Girls but with more shoes.” — Ashbury Park Sunday Press
