Jennifer L. Holm
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. Read Full BiographyBooks by Jennifer L. Holm:
Squish #5: Game On!
“If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred
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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.
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.
Media About Jennifer L. Holm
- Babymouse for President nominated for the 2013 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award in the Best Publication for Early Readers category!
- ALA Newbery Event Video
- "2012 Kids Reading List: Years 8 to 11" —Oprah.com
- "Children's Corner: Babymouse is a Superhero Kids Can Identify With" –Pittsburgh-Post Gazette
- Jennifer L. Holm on Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
