Authors
Meet Jenni Holm
Club Book with Jenni Holm
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7 PMNew Brighton Library, 400 10th Street W., New Brighton Hosted by Ramsey County Library
Jenni Holm is the award-winning author of the graphic novel series, Baby Mouse, illustrated by her brother Matthew Holm. Babymouse was the first graphic novel to win an ALA Notable Children's Book, and has garnered other honors such as the Gryphon and New York City Book Show awards. Holm is a three time Newbery Honor recipient for Our Only May Amelia, Penny From Heaven, and most recently, Turtle in Paradise. She also authors the Boston Jane series for young adults, starring Jane Peck, a young woman living in the 1850s. The books have won ALA Best Book for Young Adults Awards.
What do the critics say?
"Holm impressively wraps pathos with comedy in this coming-of-age story, populated by a cast of vivid characters."- Booklist
"Penny's present-tense narration is both earthy and observant, and her commentary on her families' eccentricities sparkles."- Kirkus Reviews
"Although the book is meant for children ages eight to 12, the story is enjoyable for all." - The National Italian American Foundation News Monthly