Jennifer L. Holm's Blog, page 2
March 18, 2020
For educators who would like to read my books to their students ...
I am getting a lot of requests from educators who would like to read my books online to their students who are at home. Random House and Scholastic have adapted their policies in light of the current situation. Just go here to see what you need to do to share one of my books from these publishers with your class.Hang in there, all!
January 27, 2020
September 12, 2018
The Third Mushroom Book Tour!
I will be hitting the road for THE THIRD MUSHROOM!
10/3: Anderson’s Bookshop La Grange, IL – 7:00PM (Educator Night)
10/10: Copperfield’s Books, Petaluma, CA – 4:00PM
10/12: The Reading Bug, San Carlos, CA – 5:00PM
10/18: Kidsbooks, Vancouver, Canada – 7:00 pm (at Our Lady of Perpetual Help)
10/3: Anderson’s Bookshop La Grange, IL – 7:00PM (Educator Night)
10/10: Copperfield’s Books, Petaluma, CA – 4:00PM
10/12: The Reading Bug, San Carlos, CA – 5:00PM
10/18: Kidsbooks, Vancouver, Canada – 7:00 pm (at Our Lady of Perpetual Help)
July 10, 2018
BABYMOUSE MISS COMMUNICATION #GIVEAWAY
BABYMOUSE loves schools! So if you are an educator at a Title I school, get ready for a babymousetastic giveaway this Friday, July 10!
I will send a tweet with the hashtag #TYPICAL on Friday, and the first three educators to tweet back #BABYMOUSE will win an autographed four-book set for their school.
So get ready and don't drop your phone!
Watch out, middle school! In her second foray out of graphic novels and into middle grade, Babymouse has a smartphone, and she's not afraid to use it. . . .
Ping! Ping! The sound of texting is in the air. Everyone at middle school has a cell phone. Babymouse just has to get one, too.
But having a phone is a lot of work! Building up a following on SoFamous, learning text lingo, keeping up with all the important koala videos . . . Babymouse is ready to tear her whiskers out. Why does it suddenly feel like she has no friends? Somehow, Babymouse needs to figure out how to stop worrying and love her smartphone . . . if Locker doesn't eat it first.
#Typical.
I will send a tweet with the hashtag #TYPICAL on Friday, and the first three educators to tweet back #BABYMOUSE will win an autographed four-book set for their school.
So get ready and don't drop your phone!
Watch out, middle school! In her second foray out of graphic novels and into middle grade, Babymouse has a smartphone, and she's not afraid to use it. . . .
Ping! Ping! The sound of texting is in the air. Everyone at middle school has a cell phone. Babymouse just has to get one, too.
But having a phone is a lot of work! Building up a following on SoFamous, learning text lingo, keeping up with all the important koala videos . . . Babymouse is ready to tear her whiskers out. Why does it suddenly feel like she has no friends? Somehow, Babymouse needs to figure out how to stop worrying and love her smartphone . . . if Locker doesn't eat it first.
#Typical.
October 3, 2017
NYCC!!
Hi!
I will be back in my old home town, the Big Apple, talking Babymouse, Sunny, and Squish! Come see me and say "hi"!
THURSDAY, October 5
11:30PM-12:15PM Panel: Read Like a Girl: Middle-Grade Fiction for Girls (and Boys) Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, Celeste Auditorium Moderator: Brigid Alverson Panelists: Laura Terry (Graveyard Shakes), Yehudi Mercado (Sci-Fu), Mark Siegel (First SecondDescription: The authors behind some of your favorite middle grade graphic fiction discuss creating stories with strong, positive female characters, and the importance of overcoming the lingering perception that comics are only for boys.
12:30PM – 1:15PM Panel: Hot Off The Press Children’s Books Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, Celeste Auditorium Moderator: Candice Mack, LA Public Library Panelists: Gale Galligan (Baby Sitters Club), Tui Sutherland (Wings of Fire), Jenni Holm (Swing it, Sunny) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Description: From Dragons to babysitters, learn about the latest graphic novels and books for kids straight from the artists and creators. Bestselling authors and emerging talent discuss why they write for kids, their creative process, and their latest projects. A perfect preview for the young and young at heart.
1:15PM-2:00PM Hot Off The Press Signing Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, Celeste Auditorium Authors: Laura Terry (Graveyard Shakes), Gale Galligan (Baby Sitters Club), and Jennifer Holm (Swing It, Sunny) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
2:15PM – 3:00PM Children’s Author Speed Dating p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, second floor in the Cataloging room p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
FRIDAY, October 6
3:15PM – 4:00PM Panel: Creating Comics with Kids! Location: Javits, 1C03 Family HQ Panelists: Talla Hurwich, Nathan Hale, George O'Connor Description: Kids say and think the darndest things and we plan to unleash them! Come hear their ideas and watch them come to life. Audience kids will help guide our panel of comics creators to make our own NYCC comics! Whether you come to watch and enjoy or participate, a good time will be had by all. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
SATURDAY, October 7
2:00PM–3:00PM Panel:Comics: Feeding Your Kid's Inner Mad Scientist with Creatures, Blueprints, and Brews to Make Their Minds Curdle!!! Location: Javits, 1C04, Family HQ Panelists: Jacob Chabot, Talia Hurwich, Joe Flood, Meryl Jaffe p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Description: Kids' comics breaking the science barrier! From a day in pond-scum school to the jaws of great whites and monsters of the deep, to robots and space travel, to learning about our bodies, our world, and worlds around us - comics are invading!!!! We talk about how we got here, where the heck we think we're going, and how we can use these awesome reads and adventures to motivate your own mad, kooky, crazy, curious, or reluctant inner scientist. Then we'll have a draw-off!
SUNDAY, October 8
1:00PM–3:00PM Comic Con NYC at Books of Wonder Location: Books of Wonder, 217 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Description: Books of Wonder celebrates New York Comic Con with host of amazing children's authors and illustrators. Including Jennifer L. Holm.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
I will be back in my old home town, the Big Apple, talking Babymouse, Sunny, and Squish! Come see me and say "hi"!
THURSDAY, October 5
11:30PM-12:15PM Panel: Read Like a Girl: Middle-Grade Fiction for Girls (and Boys) Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, Celeste Auditorium Moderator: Brigid Alverson Panelists: Laura Terry (Graveyard Shakes), Yehudi Mercado (Sci-Fu), Mark Siegel (First SecondDescription: The authors behind some of your favorite middle grade graphic fiction discuss creating stories with strong, positive female characters, and the importance of overcoming the lingering perception that comics are only for boys.
12:30PM – 1:15PM Panel: Hot Off The Press Children’s Books Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, Celeste Auditorium Moderator: Candice Mack, LA Public Library Panelists: Gale Galligan (Baby Sitters Club), Tui Sutherland (Wings of Fire), Jenni Holm (Swing it, Sunny) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Description: From Dragons to babysitters, learn about the latest graphic novels and books for kids straight from the artists and creators. Bestselling authors and emerging talent discuss why they write for kids, their creative process, and their latest projects. A perfect preview for the young and young at heart.
1:15PM-2:00PM Hot Off The Press Signing Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, Celeste Auditorium Authors: Laura Terry (Graveyard Shakes), Gale Galligan (Baby Sitters Club), and Jennifer Holm (Swing It, Sunny) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
2:15PM – 3:00PM Children’s Author Speed Dating p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Location: NYPL, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, second floor in the Cataloging room p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
FRIDAY, October 6
3:15PM – 4:00PM Panel: Creating Comics with Kids! Location: Javits, 1C03 Family HQ Panelists: Talla Hurwich, Nathan Hale, George O'Connor Description: Kids say and think the darndest things and we plan to unleash them! Come hear their ideas and watch them come to life. Audience kids will help guide our panel of comics creators to make our own NYCC comics! Whether you come to watch and enjoy or participate, a good time will be had by all. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
SATURDAY, October 7
2:00PM–3:00PM Panel:Comics: Feeding Your Kid's Inner Mad Scientist with Creatures, Blueprints, and Brews to Make Their Minds Curdle!!! Location: Javits, 1C04, Family HQ Panelists: Jacob Chabot, Talia Hurwich, Joe Flood, Meryl Jaffe p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Description: Kids' comics breaking the science barrier! From a day in pond-scum school to the jaws of great whites and monsters of the deep, to robots and space travel, to learning about our bodies, our world, and worlds around us - comics are invading!!!! We talk about how we got here, where the heck we think we're going, and how we can use these awesome reads and adventures to motivate your own mad, kooky, crazy, curious, or reluctant inner scientist. Then we'll have a draw-off!
SUNDAY, October 8
1:00PM–3:00PM Comic Con NYC at Books of Wonder Location: Books of Wonder, 217 W 84th St, New York, NY 10024 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} Description: Books of Wonder celebrates New York Comic Con with host of amazing children's authors and illustrators. Including Jennifer L. Holm.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
July 18, 2017
Babymouse & Sunny are headed to COMIC-CON!!!!!
It's the happiest time of the year: COMIC-CON!!!
Come see me talk Babymouse & Sunny in delightful San Diego!
Here's where you can find me:
THURSDAY
1:00pm-2:00pm Panel: She Changed ComicsLocation: Room 11
3:00pm-4:00pm Panel: Motivating Your Inner Scientist Location: Room 25ABC
FRIDAY
1:00pm-2:00pm Panel: Read Like a Girl: Middle-Grade Fiction for Girls (and boys) Location: San Diego Public Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, Shiley Special Events Suite
4:00pm-5:00pm Panel: Superstars in Children’s Fiction Location: Room: 23ABC
5:30pm-6:30pm Autographing Location: Autographing Area AA09 (Sails Pavilion on the second level)
SATURDAY
3:30pm-4:30pm Keeping It Real Location: Room 8
Come see me talk Babymouse & Sunny in delightful San Diego!
Here's where you can find me:
THURSDAY
1:00pm-2:00pm Panel: She Changed ComicsLocation: Room 11
3:00pm-4:00pm Panel: Motivating Your Inner Scientist Location: Room 25ABC
FRIDAY
1:00pm-2:00pm Panel: Read Like a Girl: Middle-Grade Fiction for Girls (and boys) Location: San Diego Public Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, Shiley Special Events Suite
4:00pm-5:00pm Panel: Superstars in Children’s Fiction Location: Room: 23ABC
5:30pm-6:30pm Autographing Location: Autographing Area AA09 (Sails Pavilion on the second level)
SATURDAY
3:30pm-4:30pm Keeping It Real Location: Room 8
April 13, 2017
Babymouse is heading to ... MIDDLE SCHOOL!?!?!?!
After twenty books, our little Babymouse is growing up. (Well, she had to someday, right?)
My brother, Matt, and I are so excited about Babymouse's new middle-grade series:
Babymouse: Tales from the Locker
Her first book is inspired by my film past (I was a tv & film producer in my previous career).
Are you ready for LIGHTS, CAMERA, MIDDLE SCHOOL ...
And here's a sneak peak of the interior. It's got a little something for everyone ... comics, text, and a whole lot of fun!
Coming July 4 from Random House Children's Books!
Middle school will never be Typical again!
My brother, Matt, and I are so excited about Babymouse's new middle-grade series:
Babymouse: Tales from the Locker
Her first book is inspired by my film past (I was a tv & film producer in my previous career).
Are you ready for LIGHTS, CAMERA, MIDDLE SCHOOL ...
And here's a sneak peak of the interior. It's got a little something for everyone ... comics, text, and a whole lot of fun!
Coming July 4 from Random House Children's Books!
Middle school will never be Typical again!
September 22, 2016
Introducing ... LITTLE BABYMOUSE!
Ever wonder what Babymouse was like before she got to elementary school? Well, you can find out in the NEW picture book starring LITTLE BABYMOUSE!!
It's a picture book full of cookies, cupcakes, and Christmas wishes!
Available from Santa and fine bookstores everywhere on October 4! To learn more, go HERE.
It's a picture book full of cookies, cupcakes, and Christmas wishes!
Available from Santa and fine bookstores everywhere on October 4! To learn more, go HERE.
May 10, 2016
Day of Dialog, BEA & BookCon!
I'm all packed up and heading to the Windy City for three great events--SLJ's Day of Dialog, BEA, and BookCon! Hope to see you there!!
SLJ DAY OF DIALOG -- Wednesday, May 11
11:15 Panel "Truth Be Told" with Adam Gidwitz, Kelly Barnhill, Jason Reynolds, and Raina Telgemeier.
5:00-6:00 Autographing ARC's for FULL OF BEANS
BEA -- Thursday, May 12 & Friday, May 13
Thursday, May 12
3:00-4:00 Booth Autographing at Table 3 for FULL OF BEANS and LITTLE BABYMOUSE AND THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE
Friday, May 13
2:30-3:30 Panel "Super Hero Creators Unite" with Jeffrey Brown, Judd Winick, and Lisa Yee
4:15-4:45 Panel "Middle Grade Marvels" with Richard Peck
BookCon -- Saturday, May 14
10:30-11:30 Autographing at the Random House Story Stop featuring BABYMOUSE
I will be signing ARC's for FULL OF BEANS and LITTLE BABYMOUSE AND THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE!
SLJ DAY OF DIALOG -- Wednesday, May 11
11:15 Panel "Truth Be Told" with Adam Gidwitz, Kelly Barnhill, Jason Reynolds, and Raina Telgemeier.
5:00-6:00 Autographing ARC's for FULL OF BEANS
BEA -- Thursday, May 12 & Friday, May 13
Thursday, May 123:00-4:00 Booth Autographing at Table 3 for FULL OF BEANS and LITTLE BABYMOUSE AND THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE
Friday, May 13
2:30-3:30 Panel "Super Hero Creators Unite" with Jeffrey Brown, Judd Winick, and Lisa Yee
4:15-4:45 Panel "Middle Grade Marvels" with Richard Peck
BookCon -- Saturday, May 14
10:30-11:30 Autographing at the Random House Story Stop featuring BABYMOUSE
I will be signing ARC's for FULL OF BEANS and LITTLE BABYMOUSE AND THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE!
April 6, 2016
L.A. TIMES Festival of Books! Saturday, April 9
Hi, SoCal peeps!
I'll be autographing at the L.A. TIMES Festival of Books on Saturday!
Saturday, April 9
11:00-12:00 - Signing at the Random House Story Stop Bus, Booth #887
2:00-3:00 - Signing at Once Upon a Time, Booth #713
Hope to see you!
I'll be autographing at the L.A. TIMES Festival of Books on Saturday!
Saturday, April 9
11:00-12:00 - Signing at the Random House Story Stop Bus, Booth #887
2:00-3:00 - Signing at Once Upon a Time, Booth #713
Hope to see you!
