Holly Evans Newton has taught Kindergarten through 7th grades for 25 years. She received her B.S. from Utah State University in Logan, Utah and her M.A. from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. She has three sons who have served full time church missions and two younger daughters, plus four adorable grandchildren. She has been married to Dale Karl Newton for 34 years. She is the recent recipient of the prestigious Literacy Award presented to her by the International Reading Association.

She writes a weekly children’s book review for the acclaimed and largest distributed newspaper throughout Mid Missouri. She’s been writing online reviews for the world renowned Meridian Magazine for several years. She was seen for 8 years on the NBC affiliate in MO and for one on the NBC affiliate in Phoenix for her weekly children’s book review. She presents powerpoint book presentations to schools where her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm is valued by educators, students and parents! What sets her apart from other reviewers is her goal to find the best books for kids by reading books cover to cover and making sure there is no inappropriate language or sexual content.