She was still working at the time of her death at age 81 in New York City.ĭue to World War II, Isabelle moved to the United States in 1940. Reoccurring themes in her books for adults and children include the ravages of alcoholism on families, and the healing and redemptive power of animals. 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. Holland wrote another children’s book in 1982, Abbie’s God Book. Holland’s third novel, 1972’s The Man without a Face, was appraised as “deeply affecting” by Children’s Literature in Education contributor Corine Hirsch, who calls the book Holland’s “most interesting novel to date.” The book is one of Holland’s best known, primarily because of its controversial subject matter. Reviewing Amanda’s Choice in the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Zena Sutherland lauded the book for its “memorable characterization” and “good style.” Holland’s next book, Amanda’s Choice, was written for children but addresses problems that are universal to people in relationships.
Howley wrote in Best Sellers that the book is “lightly knit and plausible,” cited the characters as clearly defined, and appraised the book overall as “well done.” Beginning with the publication of Cecily in 1967, she has received considerable praise from critics, teachers, librarians, and readers. Horn Book reviewer Ruth Hill Viguers described Cecily as “a beautifully polished gem of a novel.” Edith C. Using her experiences in English boarding schools, Holland created her first novel, 1967’s Cecily. Putnam’s Sons, New York City, publicity director, 1968-69. Lippincott Co., New York City, publicity director, 1960-66 Harper’s, New York City, assistant to publisher, 1967-68 G. She worked there for various publications, including as a fiction editor for Tomorrow a copywriter for a book advertising agency, beginning in 1949 McCall’s, New York City, until 1956 Crown Publishers, Inc., New York City, publicity director, 1956-60 J.
Due to World War II, Isabelle moved to the United States in 1940.
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