Pictures of Hollis Woods

Have you ever felt like you didn't belong, constantly moving from one place to another? Discover how a young girl's artistic talent becomes her only way to capture the memories of a family she desperately wants, but fears she can never truly be a part of. Follow the journey of Hollis Woods, a twelve-year-old foster kid with a gift for drawing. Through her sketchbook, you'll uncover the secrets of her past with the loving Regan family and the difficult choice she must make when she runs away with her new guardian, the elderly and forgetful Josie.

A two-time Newbery Honor winner, Patricia Reilly Giff was a celebrated American author and reading teacher whose work has touched the lives of millions of young readers. Drawing from her twenty-year career in public schools, she wrote with profound empathy for children navigating difficult circumstances. Giff's deep understanding of the foster care system and a child's yearning for family provided the authentic, heartfelt foundation for the award-winning story of Pictures of Hollis Woods.