Jennifer L. Holm is an American children's writer, and recipient of three Newbery Honors and the Eisner Award.
Born: | 1968 (age 51–52), California, US |
Occupation: | Writer and illustrator |
Nationality: | American |
Period: | 1999–present |
Notable works: | Babymouse, Squish, The Stink Files, Our Only May Amelia, Middle School is Worse Than Meatloaf, Turtle in Paradise, The Fourteenth Goldfish |
Children: | 2 |
About Jennifer L. Holm
Author known for her children's books, primarily the award-winning Babymouse series. She also wrote the Boston Jane, The Stink Files, and Squish series and has often collaborated with her brother, who works as an illustrator.
Jennifer L. Holm Before Fame
She attended Dickinson College and worked in television after graduating. She published her first book, Our Only May Amelia, in 1999.
Achievement of Jennifer L. Holm
Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise all received Newbery Honors. She also won an Eisner Award for Babymouse for President.
Jennifer L. Holm Family Life
She and her husband Jonathan Hamel have two children. Including Matthew, who helps her illustrate, she has four brothers.
Associations of Jennifer L. Holm
She and Jacqueline Woodson have both received multiple Newbery Honors.
Information related to Jennifer L. Holm
- Newbery Honor winners
- Dickinson College alumni
- Women historical novelists
- American historical novelists