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Kimberly Willis Holt
Holt at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival
Holt at the 2017 Gaithersburg Book Festival
Born Pensacola, Florida
Occupation Writer
Nationality American
Notable works When Zachary Beaver Came to Town

Kimberly Willis Holt is an American author who writes awesome books for kids and young adults. She's super famous for her novel When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. This book even won a big award, the 1999 National Book Award for Young People's Literature! Later, her book was made into a movie in 2003.

Kimberly Willis Holt's Amazing Books

Kimberly Willis Holt has written many fantastic books. Here are some of her popular novels:

  • My Louisiana Sky (1998)
  • Mister and Me (1998)
  • When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (1999)
  • Dancing in Cadillac Light (2001)
  • Keeper of the Night (2003)
  • Part of Me (2006)
  • The Water Seeker (2010)
  • Dear Hank Williams (2015)
  • Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel (2017)
  • The Lost Boy's Gift (2019)
  • The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas (2021)

Meet Piper Reed: A Navy Brat's Adventures

Kimberly Willis Holt also wrote a fun series about a character named Piper Reed. Piper is a "Navy Brat," which means her family moves a lot because her dad is in the Navy.

  1. Piper Reed, Navy Brat (2007)
  2. Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy (2008)
  3. Piper Reed Gets a Job (2009)
  4. Piper Reed, Campfire Girl (2010)
  5. Piper Reed, Rodeo Star (2011)
  6. Piper Reed, Forever Friend (2012)

Wonderful Picture Books

Besides her novels, Kimberly Willis Holt has written some lovely picture books for younger readers. These books often have beautiful illustrations.

  • Waiting for Gregory illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska (2006)
  • The Adventures Of Granny Clearwater And Little Critter (2007)
  • Skinny Brown Dog (2007)
  • Dinner with the Highbrows, illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker (2014)

Awards and Recognition

Kimberly Willis Holt's books have won important awards. Her most famous award is for When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.

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