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Holly Hatam
@hollyhatam.bsky.social
As a 3X New York Times bestselling illustrator, I’m best known for books like Dear Girl and Dear Boy, and I’m also the author of the Magical Creatures series.
At The Adventure Hotel, every door opens to a new world—and Cleo Chase has the key. With her magic compass and a talking teddy bear, she helps lost creatures find their way home… while discovering the world herself.

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May 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The library came alive at night.
Every evening at exactly 11:11pm,
the shelves began to whisper —
and the stories began to breathe.

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May 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Everyone said he was just a kid with messy hair and wild ideas. But he was about to prove them wrong—with nothing but cardboard, courage, and a question that could change everything.

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May 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Oscar doesn’t pick his socks—they pick him. Each mismatched pair gives him a new superpower. One day it’s courage, the next, compassion. But when Oscar faces a real challenge—like helping a friend or facing a fear—he learns the socks were only helping him find the superpower he already had.
May 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Born into a legendary family of magicians, Henry has one tiny problem—he has zero magic. But what he finds instead might be even more powerful.

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May 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Oliver is a shy, introverted boy who has a special talent for finding music in everyday sounds. Whether it's the rustle of leaves, the pitter patter of rain, or the hustle of the city, he hears music that others may miss. He turns ordinary sounds into his own personal symphony of emotions.

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May 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Finn Wildwood is very adventurous and has a passion for exploring nature. H parents have always supported his explorations, turning each day into a treasure hunt. His backpack is filled with all the explorer essentials and his compass is his guide to discovering magical places only he can find.
May 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Cosmo loves stargazing and always has a telescope by his side. He believes every star in the sky is a distant world waiting to be discovered. His backpack is filled with astronaut snacks and space maps, ready for any adventure. He dreams big and believes that curiosity is the best rocket fuel.
May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Meet River. He's a boy who is fascinated with water. He is rarely seen without his trusty sea diver's helmet, which he wears proudly, even on sunny days. His imagination takes him on mini-expeditions to imaginary worlds found in puddles on the sidewalk, ponds in the park and even at bath time.
May 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sneak peek from our next book - the follow up to Ruthie Rose 🌈

Lily-May wakes up worried. She has something to say… but can she find the courage?
Exploring anxiety, bravery, and mindfulness.

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May 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Choose your own adventure!!

This is the beginning of a story.
And you get to decide what happens next.

Leave your idea for what happens next in the story in the comments.

Together, we’ll build a story!

What happens next?! Tell me your idea in the comments! 👇🏽

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May 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
You don’t have to feel powerful to be powerful.
You don’t have to feel brave to be brave.
You don’t even have to feel okay.

Just don’t put down your light.
May 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I'm giving away FREE Ruthie Rose's Big Idea Books! Check out my shop for details! While supplies last! hollyhatam.com/products/rut...
May 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A little sneak peek of what I'm working on

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October 14, 2023 at 11:43 AM