Isabelle Christian Holland (June 16, 1920 – February 9, 2002) was an American author of fiction for children and adults.
Her father was the American Consul in Liverpool, England, during World War II.
[1][2] She wrote over 50 books and was still working at the time of her death at age 81 in New York City.
Holland's books for children and young adults tackled a variety of difficult and/or controversial topics—death, rape, incest, teen pregnancy, sexual abuse, and homosexuality.
Reoccurring themes in her books for adults and children include the ravages of alcoholism on families, and the healing and redemptive power of animals.