Polly Holyoke is a traditionally published romance and children’s author. Her first children’s book was released by Disney Hyperion. The Neptune Project, set in a future ravaged by climate change, is the story of genetically engineered teens struggling to survive in the sea. Her debut children’s novel was placed on five state reading lists, won the Sunshine State Young Readers Award, and was named to Bank Street’s list of Best Children’s books. The first book in Skyriders, her new middle grade fantasy series about brave young couriers on their flying horses, was published by Viking Children’s Books in March, 2023. It was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award and has been selected to the Florida, Colorado, and Ohio state reading lists. SKYRIDERS was also named one of Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books in 2024. Its sequel, The Sky King, was released in May, 2024.
A former teacher, Polly has presented at over four hundred schools around the United States. She grew up in Colorado, and after too many years away, she is thrilled to be back skiing, hiking and camping in her home state again!
