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Matthew Holm

@mattholm.bsky.social

Creator of kids' books like BABYMOUSE, SQUISH, SUNNY SIDE UP & MARVIN AND THE MOTHS! https://matthewholm.net Invite me to your school/event: https://bit.ly/3KiS7Sf

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You can see where the Southern Reach is consuming the east coast. @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social

08.08.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Distrans!

30.07.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Take it and DON’T bake it! Then you can decipher the ingredients!

22.07.2025 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
"Let's Sing" β€” it's Sunny and Grumpy Cloud!
YouTube video by Sunny and Grumpy Cloud "Let's Sing" β€” it's Sunny and Grumpy Cloud!

Do you feel like singing today? No? Maybe you’re more like Grumpy Cloud… Watch our newest episode of Sunny and Grumpy Cloud to find out! youtu.be/-_Dx5tsqQr8

21.07.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another fantastic Sunny book! In Sunny Figures it Out, Sunny starts hanging out with a boy from school. They have a lot of fun together, but pressure from others about dating has Sunny feeling some type of way. A great addition to 1 of the most popular graphic novel series in my 5th grade classroom.

11.07.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

San Jose! The SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT book tour continues… We will be at Hicklebee’s bookstore at 2pm today! Come on out and see us!

20.07.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s great!

20.07.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@mattholm.bsky.social was just reading sunny figures it out (one of my fave series!) and saw you mentioned Genuardi's! I didn't work there, but I did work for redner's and other people that worked there. ended up working at the Audubon redner's, which was apparently the last genuardi's open.

20.07.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! I was a Genuardi’s employee through HS. The original Audubon Genuardi’s, as shown in the books, was actually where the Dollar Tree is now; that later moved into the newly built bldg where Redner’s now is. I don’t think that Genuardi’s lasted too many years before the whole chain was sold.

20.07.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

*fully. Doh!

18.07.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Authors Matthew and Jennifer Holm at their B&N Irvine event wearing authentic 1970s winter hats with large pom poms.

Authors Matthew and Jennifer Holm at their B&N Irvine event wearing authentic 1970s winter hats with large pom poms.

We are full prepared for Southern-California-level air conditioning on this tour! (Also for Northern-California-level July weather.)

18.07.2025 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Had a great kickoff at B&N in Irvine, CA!

Catch us tomorrow at 3PM at PAGES in Manhattan Beach!

18.07.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They were a major food group for us when we lived near Hudson. This one farm road yielded gallons from the roadside.

16.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is black cap (wild blackberry) season over by your mom? It was short but sweet this year near New Paltz, despite the road crew mowing down most of the best roadside canes last summer. 🫀

16.07.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Join creators JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM on tour for

SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT

Thursday, July 17th 6PM
Barnes and Noble Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA

Friday, July 18th 3PM
Pages: a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA

Saturday, July 19th 10:30 AM
San Mateo County Library, Foster City, CA

Saturday, July 19th 4PM
Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA

Sunday, July 20th 2PM
Hicklebee's Children's Books, San Jose, CA

Monday, July 21st 4PM
Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, CA

Thurs/Fri July 24-25th
Anderson's LITapalooza and KidLITapalooza, Chicago, IL

Join creators JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM on tour for SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT Thursday, July 17th 6PM Barnes and Noble Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA Friday, July 18th 3PM Pages: a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA Saturday, July 19th 10:30 AM San Mateo County Library, Foster City, CA Saturday, July 19th 4PM Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA Sunday, July 20th 2PM Hicklebee's Children's Books, San Jose, CA Monday, July 21st 4PM Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, CA Thurs/Fri July 24-25th Anderson's LITapalooza and KidLITapalooza, Chicago, IL

The SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT tour begins this week! Join us for our first event Thursday, July 17 at 6pm. We'll be at the Barnes & Noble at Irvine, CA Spectrum Center, talking about Sunny, drawing, and signing books!

stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

14.07.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

My students LOVE Sunny books. I can't wait to read the new one.

14.07.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Join creators JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM on tour for

SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT

Thursday, July 17th 6PM
Barnes and Noble Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA

Friday, July 18th 3PM
Pages: a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA

Saturday, July 19th 10:30 AM
San Mateo County Library, Foster City, CA

Saturday, July 19th 4PM
Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA

Sunday, July 20th 2PM
Hicklebee's Children's Books, San Jose, CA

Monday, July 21st 4PM
Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, CA

Thurs/Fri July 24-25th
Anderson's LITapalooza and KidLITapalooza, Chicago, IL

Join creators JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM on tour for SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT Thursday, July 17th 6PM Barnes and Noble Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA Friday, July 18th 3PM Pages: a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA Saturday, July 19th 10:30 AM San Mateo County Library, Foster City, CA Saturday, July 19th 4PM Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA Sunday, July 20th 2PM Hicklebee's Children's Books, San Jose, CA Monday, July 21st 4PM Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, CA Thurs/Fri July 24-25th Anderson's LITapalooza and KidLITapalooza, Chicago, IL

The SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT tour begins this week! Join us for our first event Thursday, July 17 at 6pm. We'll be at the Barnes & Noble at Irvine, CA Spectrum Center, talking about Sunny, drawing, and signing books!

stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

14.07.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Cover of an issue of the comic book FISH POLICE

Cover of an issue of the comic book FISH POLICE

12.07.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@mattholm.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT is the ONLY #MGLit book I've finished in July. I simply could NOT face more books where people died, having experienced some recent unexpected losses. Thanks, @yabookscentral.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/sunny-figure...

11.07.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My students love Jennifer L. Holm's and @mattholm.bsky.social SUNNY series because despite some age appropriate drama, Sunny has FUN. Most #GraphicNovels are so trauma filled. Loved the newest, SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT. (7/1/25)

09.07.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Join creators JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM on tour for

SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT

Thursday, July 17th 6PM
Barnes and Noble Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA

Friday, July 18th 3PM
Pages: a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA

Saturday, July 19th 10:30 AM
San Mateo County Library, Foster City, CA

Saturday, July 19th 4PM
Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA

Sunday, July 20th 2PM
Hicklebee's Children's Books, San Jose, CA

Monday, July 21st 4PM
Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, CA

Thurs/Fri July 24-25th
Anderson's LITapalooza and KidLITapalooza, Chicago, IL

Join creators JENNIFER L. HOLM & MATTHEW HOLM on tour for SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT Thursday, July 17th 6PM Barnes and Noble Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine, CA Friday, July 18th 3PM Pages: a bookstore, Manhattan Beach, CA Saturday, July 19th 10:30 AM San Mateo County Library, Foster City, CA Saturday, July 19th 4PM Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA Sunday, July 20th 2PM Hicklebee's Children's Books, San Jose, CA Monday, July 21st 4PM Copperfield's Books, Petaluma, CA Thurs/Fri July 24-25th Anderson's LITapalooza and KidLITapalooza, Chicago, IL

Is this summer heat getting to you? Well, come back to the COOL 1970s with me and my sister, Jenni, as we celebrate our new graphic novel, SUNNY FIGURES IT OUT! We're on tour throughout California and also making a stop in Chicago!

08.07.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thought for SURE it was sort of personal flying device.

30.06.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also sometimes was referred to by its code name, β€œGinger.”

30.06.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holm’s OUTSIDE is a dystopian middle grade novel that young readers will not be able to put down. I was captivated by this group of 13 people (7 adults and 6 kids), navigate life in an underground bunker. What happens when Razzi gets the urge to sneak outside? Hold on tight, things get pretty wild!

29.06.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The first rule of being a writer is to write. The second rule of being a writer is to never, ever, look at Goodreads.

24.06.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Warning that the milk is old and turning blue

19.06.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunny and Grumpy Cloud: "Let's Do Nothing Today"
YouTube video by Sunny and Grumpy Cloud Sunny and Grumpy Cloud: "Let's Do Nothing Today"

Do you ever feel like spending the day just doing nothing? Grumpy Cloud does! The new episode of SUNNY AND GRUMPY CLOUD, β€œLet’s Do Nothing Today,” is out now!

youtu.be/yV-kToN5XLw

10.06.2025 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunny and Grumpy Cloud: "Grumpy Cloud Meets Puppy Cloud"
YouTube video by Sunny and Grumpy Cloud Sunny and Grumpy Cloud: "Grumpy Cloud Meets Puppy Cloud"

It’s time for the next episode of our animated series, Sunny and Grumpy Cloud: β€œGrumpy Cloud Meets Puppy Cloud!” youtu.be/1eHM5NHJst8

04.06.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunny Figures it Out: 6th Sunny Graphic Novel is About Dating Sunny Figures It Out, the 6th in the Sunny middle grade graphic novel series, is all about friendships and crushes becoming the same thing.

β€œSunny Figures It Out, the 6th in the Sunny middle grade graphic novel series, is all about friendships and crushes becoming the same thing.”

bleedingcool.com/comics/sunny...

25.05.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Has anyone tried viewing this while wearing a VR helmet?

23.05.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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