Sheri Holman

Sheri Holman is an acclaimed novelist known for her richly detailed historical fiction and literary storytelling. She debuted with "A Stolen Tongue" in 1996, followed by "The Dress Lodger" in 1999, both of which showcase her talent for weaving intricate narratives set against vivid historical backdrops. Her diverse bibliography also includes "Sondok, Princess of the Moon and Stars" (2002), a departure into young adult historical fiction, and "The Mammoth Cheese" (2003), a satirical exploration of small-town America.

Holman's background in theater and her early career as a literary agent's assistant inform her nuanced characterizations and dramatic pacing. Her works often delve into themes of identity, societal constraints, and the intersection of personal and historical upheavals. A graduate of The College of William and Mary, she brings scholarly rigor to her research, enhancing the authenticity of her settings. Holman resides in Brooklyn, New York, where she continues to write.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Stolen Tongue 1996
2 The Dress Lodger 1998
3 The Mammoth Cheese 2003
4 Witches on the Road Tonight 2011
The Royal Diaries Books
# Title Year
1 Mary, Queen of Scots (By: Kathryn Lasky) 1994
2 Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile ( By: Kristiana Gregory) 1999
3 Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor (By: Kathryn Lasky, Kristiana Gregory) 1999
4 Isabel: Jewel of Castilla (By: Carolyn Meyer) 2000
5 Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles (By: Kathryn Lasky) 2000
6 Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess (By: Carolyn Meyer) 2000
7 Weetamoo: Heart of the Pocassets (By: Patricia Clark Smith) 2001
8 Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South (By: Laurence Yep) 2001
9 Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia (By: Anna Kirwan) 2001
10 Sŏndŏk: Princess of the Moon and Stars 2002
11 Eleanor, Crown Jewel of Aquitaine ( By: Kristiana Gregory) 2002
12 Kaiulani (By: Ellen Emerson White) 2002
13 Jahanara, Princess Of Princesses (By: Kathryn Lasky) 2002
14 Elisabeth: The Princess Bride (By: Barry Denenberg) 2003
15 Kristina: The Girl King (By: Carolyn Meyer) 2003
16 Nzingha: Warrior Queen of Matamba (By: Patricia McKissack) 2003
17 Lady of Palenque: Flower of Bacal (By: Anna Kirwan) 2004
18 Kazunomiya: Prisoner of Heaven (By: Kathryn Lasky) 2004
19 Anacaona: Golden Flower (By: Edwidge Danticat) 2005
20 Catherine, The Great Journey ( By: Kristiana Gregory) 2006
Sheri Holman Anthologies
# Title Year
1 My First Novel 2013