Jennifer L. Holm

Jennifer L. Holm is a highly acclaimed and successful children's author, best known for her New York Times-bestselling books "The Lion of Mars" and "The Fourteenth Goldfish." She has received numerous accolades for her work, including three Newbery Honors for her novels "Our Only May Amelia," "Penny from Heaven," and "Turtle in Paradise," as well as a Scott O'Dell Award for "Full of Beans."

Holm's success is not limited to her solo works. She also collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two popular graphic novel series. The Eisner Award-winning "Babymouse" series has sold over 3.4 million copies, and their bestselling "Squish" series has been adapted into an animated television show on HBO MAX. With such a diverse range of successful works, it's no wonder that Holm has established herself as a prominent figure in children's literature.

Holm's ability to write engaging and relatable stories has captivated readers of all ages. Her characters are well-developed and memorable, and her plots are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Whether she is writing about a mouse who dreams of being a princess or a boy who turns into a goldfish, Holm's stories are always filled with heart and humor.

In addition to her writing, Holm is also an advocate for literacy and encourages young people to read and write. She maintains a website where she shares information about her books, upcoming events, and writing tips. Through her work, Holm inspires readers to explore their imagination and embrace their love of reading.
Babymouse Books (with Matthew Holm)
# Title Year
1 Queen of the World! 2005
2 Our Hero 2005
3 Beach Babe 2006
4 Rock Star 2006
5 Heartbreaker 2006
6 Camp Babymouse 2007
7 Skater Girl 2007
8 Puppy Love 2007
9 Monster Mash 2008
10 The Musical 2009
11 Dragonslayer 2009
12 Babymouse Burns Rubber 2010
13 Cupcake Tycoon 2010
14 Mad Scientist 2011
15 A Very Babymouse Christmas 2011
16 Babymouse for President 2012
17 Extreme Babymouse 2013
18 Happy Birthday, Babymouse 2013
19 Bad Babysitter 2015
20 Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes 2016
21 Babymouse Goes for the Gold 2016
Babymouse: Tales from the Locker Books
# Title Year
1 Lights, Camera, Middle School! 2017
2 Miss Communication 2018
3 School-Tripped 2019
4 Curtain Call 2020
5 Whisker Wizard 2021
The BIG Adventures of Babymouse Books (with Matthew Holm)
# Title Year
1 Once Upon a Messy Whisker 2022
2 Besties! 2023
Boston Jane Books
# Title Year
1 Boston Jane 2001
2 Wilderness Days 2002
3 The Claim 2004
Comics Squad Books
# Title Year
1 Comics Squad 2014
The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight Books
# Title Year
1 The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight 2019
2 The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight Take Turns 2020
The Fourteenth Goldfish Books
# Title Year
1 The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014
2 The Third Mushroom 2018
Ginny Davis Books
# Title Year
1 Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf 2006
2 Eighth Grade Is Making Me Sick 2012
May Amelia Books
# Title Year
1 Our Only May Amelia 1999
2 The Trouble with May Amelia 2011
My First Comics Books
# Title Year
1 I'm Grumpy 2016
2 I'm Sunny! 2016
3 I'm Silly! 2017
4 I'm Scared 2017
Squish Books
# Title Year
1 Super Amoeba 2011
2 Brave New Pond 2011
3 The Power of the Parasite 2012
4 Captain Disaster 2012
5 Game On! 2013
6 Fear the Amoeba 2014
7 Deadly Disease of Doom 2015
8 Pod vs. Pod 2016
Sunny Books (with Matthew Holm)
# Title Year
1 Sunny Side Up 2015
2 Swing it, Sunny 2017
3 Sunny Rolls the Dice 2019
4 Sunny Makes a Splash 2021
The Stink Files Books
# Title Year
1 The Postman Always Brings Mice 2004
2 To Scratch a Thief 2004
3 You Only Have Nine Lives 2005
Turtle in Paradise Books
# Title Year
1 Turtle in Paradise 2010
2 Full of Beans 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Creek 2003
2 Penny from Heaven 2006
3 The Lion of Mars 2021
Graphic Novels
# Title Year
1 Sunny Makes Her Case 2024
Jennifer L. Holm Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Friends 2005
2 The Creativity Project 2018