Jennifer L. Holm

Jennifer L. Holm was born on June 16, 1968, in the United States. She is best known as the writer and co-creator of the beloved children's graphic novel series *Babymouse*, *Squish*, and *Sunny Side Up*, which she produced with her brother, artist Matthew Holm. Her path into comics began in children's literature, where she earned three Newbery Honors for her prose novels before bringing her storytelling to the graphic format. Holm's signature work blends humor, relatable childhood struggles, and a warm, energetic tone, often collaborating closely with Matthew, who handled the art while she wrote and sometimes colored or lettered. Their *Babymouse* series, which debuted in 2005, became a defining all-ages comic, earning Holm an Eisner Award. She also contributed to comics as a writer, artist, colorist, inker, and letterer across 32 issues from 2005 to 2015. Later in her career, she continued to produce acclaimed graphic novels like *Sunny Side Up*, which tackled serious themes with grace. Holm's legacy lies in bridging prose and comics for young readers, and she remains a pivotal figure in children's graphic literature.