NYT Bestselling author of City Spies, Sherlock Society, Framed & Dead City series. Lover of mysteries, middle grade, and 1970s funk. He/Him.
Orlando, Florida
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With #cityspies Europa about to come out, I thought I’d ask some friends to explain the series to you. Special shout out and thanks to these amazing young readers and their parents.
Don't want to wait until Tuesday to find out what happens in Sherlock Society Hurricane Heist? Here's a little First Chapter Friday action courtesy of the wonderful people @SimonKIDS
youtu.be/NEHGi0Gztpw?si=Be7D… via @YouTube
I am always thrilled to be a part of tweensread! Hope to see you there.
A summer job turns into a high-stakes mystery when a group of clever kids dig into secrets long buried in The Sherlock Society. We’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant mind behind this thrilling adventure, James Ponti, to #TweensRead2025! @JamesPonti @SIMONKIDS
DC Peeps! Spread the word! I am beyond excited that the Hurricane Heist Book Tour includes an event in Alexandria. I'll be in conversation with the one and only Jason Reynolds. It's being sponsored by @oldtownbooks oldtownbooks.com/events/3198… @SimonKIDS
Hey Miami! The Hurricane Heist Tour is headed your way. I’ll be launching the book on September 2nd at @BooksandBooks in Coral Gables with Christina Diaz Gonzalez. You do not want to miss it! eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoo…
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The Sherlock Sessions is a limited-edition podcast in which I talk with an amazing group of superstar Middle Grade authors. Today, Jasmine Warga and I talk all about the Character. Check out the whole conversation at youtu.be/8qV6bv5P6KE
Hey Milwaukee! I can’t wait to see you!
The award-winning, prolific author of middle grade adventure and fun, @JamesPonti is here next week for a special evening featuring his two (two!) latest novels. Spy on him at Boswell on Mon, 7.21, 6:30 pm.
boswellbooks.com/event/2025-…
Michelle Howell is the winner of this week's giveaway. She's a librarian in Tennessee and five signed City Spies books are heading to her and her students. Congratulations!
B&N rewards and Premium members get 25% off pre-orders until 7/11. That means you can save on Sherlock Society Hurricane Heist and City Spies Europa. (As well as the paperbacks of Sherlock Society and City Spies London Calling.) Code PREORDER25. @bnbuzz shorturl.at/Fn69w
Summer of Sherlock isn't just the Sherlock Society. It's all things kid lit. We want to put some firecrackers in your TBR pile. Share this and you're entered for a chance to win the first 5 City Spies books. Find more summer sleuthing fun at SherlockSociety.net. @SimonKIDS
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We are delighted to announce that 'The Sherlock Society' by @JamesPonti has been nominated for
@sakuramedal MS 2026! Students at international schools across Japan will vote for their favourite book from 15 titles by April 2026!
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Have you all been keeping up with everything at @sherlocksociety.net? Fun all summer long!
SWAG ALERT! I'm teaming up with @Onceuponatimebk in Montrose, CA, @novelmemphis in Memphis, and @wildrumpusbooks in Minneapolis with this great offer. If you preorder Sherlock Society Hurricane Heist from any of them, you'll get this cool stuff. Links at: linktr.ee/jamespontibooks
Thank you People.com for giving me the opportunity to share the story of my dear son on Father's Day. (also, Happy Father's Day to all the dads)
My Son Is the Reason I'm an Author. Even 10 Years After His Death, He'll Always Be My Hero (Exclusive) people.com/james-ponti-fathe…
Just 10 days until the first book club meeting. I hope to see you there!
Have you ever been in a book club and wished the author was there to answer questions? I'll be hosting a virtual book club to discuss my books. It's perfect for readers of all ages and completely free. Find out more at SherlockSociety.Net or sign up at shorturl.at/91u5Y
