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New York Times and USA Today-bestselling and award-winning children's writer, Jennifer L. Holm, is known for “Our Only May Amelia” (a book inspired by her a great aunt's diary), “Penny From Heaven”, and “Turtle in Paradise”. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on several graphic novel series including the “Babymouse” series, which has sold over 3.2 million copies and won the Eisner Award, the “Sunny” series, which is a NY Times-bestseller, and finally, the “Squish” series, which was turned into an animated series and aired on HBO MAX. Her latest novel, “The Lion of Mars” is a USA Today - bestseller. Jennifer talks about her American mom Penny who raised five children and worked as a nurse. From Penny, we learn about creating your own family rituals, family history, and teaching girls they are equal to boys. Jennifer is also sharing how she became a children's book author and what she learned from writing for children. One of her lessons: we don't do our kids any favors by shielding them. To learn more about Jennifer and her books, please visit her website. Subscribe to Ana's new "Mama Loves…” newsletter here. To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net To learn more about "Thank You, mama" creative writing workshop, visit here. For more about “Thank You, Mama", please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net Connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder
We are happy to welcome our second New York Times bestselling author onto the Cryptid Creator Corner podcast. In this episode, Byron chats with three time Newbery Honors recipient, Jennifer Holm, about the newest installment of her Eisner Award winning young readers comic book series, The Big Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon A Messy Whisker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Marcy and Jennie talk to Jennifer L. Holm, Newbery Award-winning author of Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times-bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on several graphic novel series including the the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the bestselling Sunny series, and the Squish series which is now a streaming show on HBO MAX. Her new novel is The Lion of Mars. She lives in California with her husband, two children, and two bossy cats names Augustus and Livvie (after the Roman Emperor and Empress.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's kick off the 2021 #TailsAndTales Summer Reading Challenge with some great animal reads! Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Narwhal and Jelly" by Ben Clanton, "Bird and Squirrel" by James Burks, "Investigators" by John Patrick Green, the "Geronimo Stilton" and the "Thea Stilton" series, as well as "Babymouse" and “Babymouse: Tales from the Locker” by Jennifer Holm. The "Animorphs" series by Katherine Applegate with readalike trilogy "Earthfall" by Mark Walden and "Last Day on Mars" by Kevin Emerson. "Dog Man" by Dav Pilkey, "The Bad Guys" by Aaron Blabey, "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" by Dana Simpson, "Tea Dragon" by Kay O'Neill, and "Mr. Wolf's Class" by Aron Nels Steinke. The "Redwall" series by Brian Jacques with readalike series "Warriors" by Erin Hunter and "Mouseheart" by Lisa Fiedler. "Catwad" by Jim Benton, "CatStronauts" by Drew Brockington, and "Chi's Sweet Adventures" by Kanata Konami. The "Spirit Animals" series by Brandon Mull with readalike series "Seekers" by Erin Hunter. Register for this year's Summer Reading Challange: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/src Royalty free sound effects provided by: https://soundbible.com To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org
Babymouse #19: Bad Babysitter by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
Babymouse Tales from the Locker #1: Lights, Camera, Middle School by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm
Reading Bug Adventures - Original Stories with Music for Kids
Author & illustrator, Jennifer L. Holm, stops by The Reading Bug bookstore for a chat with Lauren and the Reading Bug. Jennifer is the bestselling author & illustrator of the graphic novel series Babymouse and Squish, which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm. She is also a New York Times bestselling children's author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. Oh! And did we mention, she's one of the first authors to ever visit our bookstore?! Find a list of all Jenni's books at thereadingbug.com/authors.
Recording Date: October 11, 2017 Hosts:Julie Dina and David Payne Episode Summary: Children's Library Associate Barbara Shansby talks about why some children, and adults, are reluctant to read and how to foster an appreciation for reading among reluctant readers. Guest: Children's Library Associate Barbara Shansby Featured MCPL Service: What Do I Check Out Next? Tell us what you like to read through our What Do I Check Out Next? form. Our librarians will e-mail you 3 -5 personalized book suggestions. What Our Guest is Currently Reading: Survivors Club: the True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz by Michael Bornstein. The incredible story of Michael Bornstein, who at 4 years old, was one of the youngest people to be liberated from Auschwitz. Books and Authors Mentioned During this Episode: Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz: In this thrilling series, 14 year old Alex Rider is coerced into working for British intelligence after his uncle is killed on a mission. Babymouse by Jennifer and Matthew Holm: An imaginative mouse learns life lessons in this graphic novel series. Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce: Chronicles the life of Nate Wright as he resists the confinements of middle school. Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey: The humorous books recount the adventures of an unlikely super hero. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney: This series, formatted as a journal, recounts the life of middle schooler Greg and his best friend Rowley. Dork Diaries by Rachel Russell: Humorous book series written as a diary with lots of drawings and doodles. It chronicles the life of middle schooler Nikki Maxwell. Flip a Word by Harriet Ziefert: A series of humorously illustrated books, including Quack Shack and Crab Cab, that introduce rhyming word families. Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold: Funny book series about a fly and his best friend, a boy named Buzz. Geronimo Stilton: This series features the adventures of Geronimo Stilton, the scaredy mouse editor of The Rodent's Gazette, who is constantly being dragged into adventures by his pushy, boisterous family. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling: Harry Potter's fantastic adventure in this 7 book series starts with 4 simple words, "You're a wizard Harry." Hatchet by Gary Paulsen: Brian Robeson is the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: In this popular dystopia, teens from twelve oppressed districts are forced to fight to the death in a futuristic arena. Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo: In this series, a buttered toast loving pet pig named Mercy Watson has all sorts of adventures in her neighborhood. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson: A traumatic event near the end of summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Twilight by Stephanie Meyers: This series chronicles the romance between a teen girl and a vampire amidst growing conflict within the secret world of vampires. Other MCPL Resources and Services Mentioned During this Episode: Audio books: MCPL offers audio books on CD, on Playaways, and online. Book discussion groups are available for kids, teens, and adults. Early literacy storytimes prepare our county's babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a lifetime of reading and learning. Grandreaders: Children can practice reading aloud to our specially trained older members of the community. List of recommended books by Grade and Age Library Matters recorded an episode about MCPL's Summer Read and Learn program in May, 2017. Read to a Dog: Children can build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud to one of our trained therapy dogs. Short story collections: MCPL has a wide varied of short story collections for children, teens, and adults. Small type can be a barrier for some readers, including kids. Check out MCPL's large type books for children. Read the full transcript
Holm, Jennifer L. LITTLE BABYMOUSE AND THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES
Matthew Holm (@mattholm), Babymouse co-creator and now co-author of Marvin and the Moths, stops by the podcast to talk about drawing on the horrors of the middle school experience, humor as a social function, and the idea that you don't tell a story, you find it.
In which Mary Hudson (8 years old) blows our minds by sharing how she published her first play, Germ Play. Elisabeth and Merianna ask Mary Hudson how the inspiration for the play came to her and inspiration in general. They also discuss the concept of finding the corners of their own manuscripts and how that provides parameters allowing them to put the rest of the pieces together. Show Notes Two New Harry Potter Movies Pokemon Go and Mental Health Earth to Echo Camp Nano War Horse The Black Stallion Walter Farley Cavalia My friend Flicka Misty of Chincoteague – Marguerite Henry Mark Nepo What are Elisabeth, Merianna, and Mary Hudson reading this week? The post Thinking Out Loud 117: Finding the Corners appeared first on Thinking.FM.
This month, Andy and Gwen discuss two recently released comics: Comics Squad #2: Lunch! (Random House), an anthology for younger readers, edited by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey (Farrar, Strauss and Giroux) a graphic memoir written by Özge Samanci, and designated as a comic for readers aged fourteen and up. First up, the two PhDs share reminiscences about their own hijinx at the lunch table when they were in elementary school, and as Andy points out, the short comics collected in Comics Squad #2: Lunch! cover a veritable smorgasbord of subjects, from the anxiety that new kids feel about walking into the school cafeteria for the first time to a non-fiction comic about the way that a particular food item enabled US soldiers to win an important battle during World War II. The eight stories collected in the anthology are relatively short, making them ideal for reluctant readers or for readers who are new to comics. In fact, Andy and Gwen both enjoy Jason Shiga's “The Case of the Missing Science Project” because of its interactive nature: panels in the story are connected by a series of orange arrows, and depending upon the choices that readers make, the story plays out differently. Gwen notes that the instructions could help young readers learn about panel placement, and Andy is amazed at the technical skill necessary for Shiga to present a variety of stories in such a small space. Along those same lines, Andy draws listeners' attention to a couple of features at the end of the book: a template for drawing one's own comic and a lesson on how to draw the Holms' popular character, Babymouse. Both Gwen and Andy enjoy the humor and variety of Comics Squad #2: Lunch! and they inform readers about the previous volume in the series: Comics Squad #1: Recess!, as well as the popular Toon Treasury of Classic Children's Comics (Abrams), edited by Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly, another anthology that young readers might want to check out. Next, Gwen and Andy turn to Dare to Disappoint: Growing Up in Turkey, a graphic memoir by Özge Samanci, an artist and assistant professor at Northwestern University, who describes her upbringing in Izmir, Turkey, on the Aegean Sea during the 1980s and 1990s, during a time of political and social upheaval. Samanci attempts to please her parents, her teachers, and her friends by following the approved social script of getting excellent marks on her exams, enrolling in a university major such as engineering, and settling down to raise a family. However, as with most free spirits, Samanci learns that if she wishes to be happy, she must step out of her comfort zone and pursue her dreams. Published by Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, Samanci's comic has been designated for readers aged 14 and above. However, Gwen explains that while Dare to Disappoint contains some allusions to violence and sexuality, for the most part, the memoir focuses on the cultural, familial, and intellectual influences that combine to form Samanci's path to becoming an artist. Both Gwen and Andy praise the artistry of the text, noting that although Samanci studied the comics form for years, and has been publishing comics online since 2006, she resists the traditional waffle pattern that characterizes many contemporary graphic novels. She uses a number of techniques, especially collage and the judicious use of color and sightlines, to create a highly readable and visually gorgeous comic. Gwen observes that one of the central characters in Dare to Disappoint is Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish republic in the 1920s, whose emphasis on secular democracy, combined with paternalism, made him a national hero whose portrait was prominently displayed in every public building and in every home during Samanci's youth. Just as young Marjane Satrapi engages in conversations with God in Persepolis, Ôzge confides her worries and desires to a portrait of Atatürk, and to give the reader a sense for how influential his presence is to the school children of her generation, Samanci recounts the excitement she feels when her sister gives her a large ruler that includes cut-outs of a number of shapes, enabling her to draw, as she says, “a perfect circle, triangle, square, and…Ataturk!” (40). Not surprisingly, the profile of Atatürk is the first one in a series of rows of cutouts, and as young Özge writes, “If you are going to draw Atatuürk, you have to draw him right. Otherwise, you are in deep trouble (40). In a recent interview on the PBS program Chicago Tonight, Samanci pointed out that the cutout of Atatürk served an important purpose for the entire graphic memoir. She says, “I'm dealing with this cookie cutter educational system that traps people into a box which leads to occupations that they don't care about. So it's a beautiful metaphor for the [theme of] the book.” Both Gwen and Andy note that Dare to Disappoint treated many of the universal conflicts that young people face as they come of age, while also providing a window on a fascinating time in Turkish history. They recommend Samanci's text to teens and to adults as an engaging and aesthetically-sophisticated comic. However, they both also agreed that the first half of the memoir, which focuses on Özge's early childhood, could make an interesting read for parents to share with younger readers.
Sep. 5. 2015. Jennifer L. Holm discusses "Sunny Side Up" at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times best-selling children’s author inspired by her own childhood. She has written the Newbery Honor-receiving novels “Turtle in Paradise,” “Penny from Heaven” and “Our Only May Amelia,” as well as the “Boston Jane” series. Instead of fighting with him for the comics section of the newspaper, Jennifer Holm now collaborates with her brother Matthew Holm to produce the award-winning Babymouse and Squish graphic novel series. Her newest work is “Sunny Side Up.” For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7010
The Comics Alternative is happy to feature a brand new monthly series, this one devoted to comics and graphic novels for young readers. The cohosts for this show are Gwen Tarbox and Andy Wolverton. Longtime listeners of the podcast will know that Andy is an old hand at cohosting duties, filling in for Andy Kunka occasionally and, up until recently, being the cohost on the monthly webcomics series. (In fact, Andy left the webcomics show so that he could pursue this new idea.) Gwen is a professor of children's and young adult narrative, especially as it applies to comics. This is her first time cohosting a podcast, and everyone at The Comics Alternative is excited about having her on the team. Now, every month Gwen and Andy will look at two recent comics written for a young audience, one for teenage or young adult readers and another title devoted to younger children. For their inaugural episode of Two PhDs Talking About Comics for Young Readers, discuss recent developments in comics for children and teenagers, and they reference Raising a Reader! How Comics and Graphic Novels Can Help Your Kids Love To Read! This resource, written by Dr. Meryl Jaffe and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier and Matthew Holm, provides parents and educators with advice on how to share comics with children. (A shorter version of this text is available on the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's website.) Gwen and Andy also talk about connecting kids with comics, beginning with an exploration of recommended comics lists put out by the Eisner Awards committee and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). For the last few years, the Eisner Awards have included categories for early readers, kids, and teens, and YALSA, a part of the American Library Association, publishes lists of recommended graphic novels for middle grade and high school readers. During the review section of the program, Andy and Gwen discuss Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCool and Emily Carroll (Candlewick Press). Both are impressed by the depiction of Masha, a young woman who comes to terms with changes in her family life and learns to stand up for herself by matching wits with Baba Yaga, a character who walks off of the pages of Slavic folklore and into Masha's life. Gwen and Andy discuss the text's effective use of flashbacks and embedded narratives, and praise Carroll's use of color to evoke mood and to signal shifts between past and present. Next, they talk about the semi-autobiographical graphic novel Sunny Side Up (Graphix), written by Jennifer Holm and with art by Matthew Holm, the sister/brother team behind such popular children's comics series as Babymouse and Squish. Noting that Sunny Side Up contains much to interest both adult and child readers, they focus on the way that the Holms capture many features of life in the 1970s while telling a story with contemporary relevance about the impact of substance abuse on a close-knit family. Although the text deals with serious subject matter, the Holms employ a gentle humor and a relatable child protagonist who, like Masha in Baba Yaga's Assistant, learns to confront her fears and to turn a summer long visit with her grandfather into a journey of discovery. Parents will enjoy the many references to 1970s popular culture, and kids will learn about the transformative power of comics in the lives of Sunny and her friend Buzz. All in all, both Gwen and Andy bring their rich experiences -- she as an instructor and he as a librarian -- into their analyses, and this first show is just a small taste of many insights and recommendations to come. This is a must-listen podcast series for every teacher, librarian, parent, and reader of comics intended for younger audiences.
Welcome to episode 2 of Librarians Assemble! This week Josh talks about the process of ordering comics for a public library with Aramis, a Children's librarian from South Florida. The two of them also geek out over Babymouse and other adorable comic series.
Jennifer and Matthew Holm appear at the 2013 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Speaker Biography: Jennifer Holm is a New York Times best-selling children's author and recipient of three Newbury Honors. She has written the award-winning novels "Turtle in Paradise" and "Penny from Heaven," as well as the "May Amelia" and "Boston Jane" series. She is also well-known for the graphic novel series co-created with her brother Matthew Holm, called "Babymouse" and "Squish," whose most recent volumes are "Extreme Babymouse" and "Squish: Game On!" She says that "my childhood has always been my main source of inspiration for my writing." For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6046
Babymouse enters the Downhill Derby with the help of her friend, Wilson.
Matt is out this week, so Kyle goes it alone with an interview featuring Matt and Jenni Holm, the brother-sister team behind the Babymouse graphic novels. Come have fun and hear about the story behind Babymouse and what's upcoming for the duo. Cupcakes? Amoebas? Black and pink? How does it all fit together?! Tune in to find out.Intro music: incompetech - Protofunk. Find out more at http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/Suvudu: http://www.suvudu.com/
Calling All Babymouse Fans! Do you love Babymouse as much as I do? Then listen to this interview with Matt Holm, who, with his sister Jenni, creates the Babymouse graphic novels! Learn all about how Matt became an artist, and how you can become an artist too. Tune in to find out: Does Matt like pink? What's his favorite animal? And what's the next adventure for Babymouse? Then, head on over to the Multnomah County Library and check out the latest Babymouse graphic novel, Babymouse Burns Rubber.
Free download of "This is Babymouse!" the song about everyone's favorite sassy mouse inspired by "Babymouse: The Musical". Babymouse and the gang are taking center stage in the feel-good book of the season! Will Babymouse get the lead in the school musical or will Felicia Furrypaws steal the show? Find out in "Babymouse: The Musical". Filled with highsteps and high jinks and starring the critically acclaimed, award-winning Babymouse as herself, this showstopper will have you tapping your toes and singing along! "This Is Babymouse!," was written and produced by Brooklyn-based drummer and composer Marty Beller, with lyrics by Matt Holm. The song features vocals sung by Matt and Jenni (with Jenni playing the part of Babymouse!).
Holm, Jennifer L. BABYMOUSE 2 : OUR HERO
Holm, Jennifer L. BABYMOUSE 1 : QUEEN OF THE WORLD!
Babymouse Beach Babe by Jennifer L. Holm