Kimberly Willis Holt

Kimberly Willis Holt is an American writer of children's books. She is best known for the novel When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, which won the 1999 U.S. National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
It was adapted as a 2003 film of the same name.

WWW kimberlywillisholt.com

Books

My Louisiana Sky Mister and Me When Zachary Beaver Came to Town Dancing in Cadillac Light Keeper of the Night Part of Me The Water Seeker

Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel
The Lost Boy's Gift
''The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas''

Piper Reed chapter books

Piper Reed, Navy Brat
Piper Reed, The Great Gypsy
Piper Reed Gets a Job
Piper Reed, Campfire Girl
Piper Reed, Rodeo Star
''Piper Reed, Forever Friend''

Picture books

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

Awards

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, 1999, National Book Award for Young People's Literature