Matt de la Peña
New York Times-bestselling author of books for children and young adults
Jennifer L. Holm
Three-time Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of Babymouse
“If you give artists freedom, perhaps they will take it in a different direction—and perhaps in a better one.”
Photo credit: Todd Rafalovich
Three-time Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Holm has been a favorite amongst educators, librarians, and children since the publication of her first award-winning novel Our Only May Amelia.
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About Jennifer L. Holm
Three-time Newbery Honor winning and New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Holm is a beloved and well-known name in the world of children’s literature. Widely embraced by educators, librarians, and children across the country, Holm’s novels have struck a chord with all who read her heartwarming and poignant stories, many of which are based on her own life and family. A frequent guest at schools, conferences, bookstores, and libraries across the country, Holm enjoys meeting her readers, and speaking about her novels, writing, and the inspiration behind her award-winning books.
In addition to her novels, Jenni Holm and her brother, Matthew Holm, are the creators of two graphic novel series for children, Babymouse and Squish, which have garnered much critical-attention and favorable reviews. Jenni Holm’s books have appeared on The New York Times bestseller list, been the recipients of numerous awards and starred reviews, and have sold a combined total of over 1.9 million copies in print, digital, and audio formats.
Born in California, Holm spent much of her life in Pennsylvania, where she grew up following her four brothers and enjoying the athletic and boy friendly activities they were into. After college, Holm moved to New York, where she became a television producer before deciding to become a full-time writer. Her first novel Our Only May Amelia was the recipient of a Newbery Honor Award, and Holm was catapulted onto the children’s literature scene. She would go on to win another two Newbery Honors for her novels Penny from Heaven and Turtle in Paradise. Her recent novel, The Fourteenth Goldfish was a New York Times bestseller, and her newest book, Full of Beans, won the 2017 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction and was a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids.
Holm currently resides back in California, where she lives with her husband and two children.
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Speaking Topics
Get Graphic
Kid-friendly comics are making a huge comeback in libraries and schools. Jennifer will discuss how she and her brother, Matt, create their critically-acclaimed graphic novel series Babymouse, and their new pond scum-green series, Squish –and how COMICS can inspire kids to read.
A Cupcake Party with Babymouse
This event is perfect for public libraries! Jenni Holm will talk about how she created her beloved character Babymouse with her brother Matthew. There will be a powerpoint presentation and drawings for the audience. The library can have activities like "Make Your Own Babymouse Paper Crown", "Pin the Paper Whisker on Babymouse" and serve cupcakes. In addition, the walk-around Babymouse costume is available for use.
It Takes a Family
Jennifer will discuss how her family's interesting and varied history inspired her three Newbery Honor-winning books — Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise.
Take Notes
Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places— from an old note passed in class to finding a scorpion in a shoe. Jennifer will discuss how various unusual items have inspired her award-winning novels.
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Video
Jennifer discusses reaction to winning the Newbery Award and gives insight into writing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dgPRSIoUfdQ
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Praise for Jennifer L. Holm
Jennifer L. Holm was warm, engaging and genuine. She connected well with the audience, and the presentation was very interactive. Adults and children alike were attentive and enthralled.
— Huntsville Madison County Public LibraryJenni charmed her audiences. Parents and children were thrilled with the special attention she gave everyone. She made conversation with all of the children and made them feel recognized and important. And she’s the consummate professional, with a high energy, interactive presentation.
— Cuyahoga County Public LibraryJenni is a dream to work with–she is so friendly and funny, and the kids loved her–she made her presentation very interactive for them, and everyone in the audience was pleased that they attended.
— St. Joseph County Public LibraryJennifer and Matthew Holm were so much fun! They captivated and engaged the audience at their joint presentation, with the kids shouting out responses We (Dallas collectively) fell in love with them.
— Dallas Museum of ArtPraise for Full of Beans
"...a terrifically fun dollop of historical fiction for readers ages 8-12."
— The Wall Street JournalHolm impressively wraps pathos with comedy.
— BooklistSweet, funny and superb.
— Kirkus, Starred ReviewAnyone interested in learning to write crowd-pleasing historical fiction for elementary school readers would be wise to study Holm’s work.
— Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Comics Squad: Recess!
The orange two-color artwork lets the artists’ distinctive styles shine; readers can only hope more such collaborations are on the way.
— Publishers WeeklyPraise for The Fourteenth Goldfish
If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does.
— Kirkus, (starred review)Written in a clean, crisp style, with lively dialogue and wit, this highly accessible novel will find a ready audience.
— Booklist (starred review)This is top-notch middle-grade fiction with a meaty dilemma, humor, and an ending that leaves room for the possibility of a sequel.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)Praise for Babymouse #3: Beach Babe
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #16: Babymouse for President
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #17: Extreme Babymouse
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #15: A Very Babymouse Christmas
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #14: Mad Scientist
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #1: Queen of the World!
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #8: Puppy Love
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #5: Heartbreaker
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #13: Cupcake Tycoon
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #9: Monster Mash
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #2: Our Hero
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #4: Rock Star
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #7: Skater Girl
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #11: Dragonslayer
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #10: The Musical
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #6: Camp Babymouse
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
— The BulletinPraise for Babymouse #12: Burns Rubber
Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.
— BooklistAn almost absurdly likeable heroine.
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