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“When I first saw the cover for Holly and the Pittie Party, my jaw dropped. The artist, having never even met Holly, captured her so perfectly! This is exactly how she looks after playing with her pit bull friends. Running around, out of breath, and so full of joy. I could not have asked for a more gifted artist to bring Holly’s story to life. This cover is quintessential pittie—gigantic ear-to-ear grin, tongue lolling, eyes wide open like a kid on a sugar rush.” —Julian Frischherz, author of Holly and the Pittie Party
Holly and the Pittie Party
Written by Julian Frischherz
Illustrated by Leesh Li
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Jolly Fish Press | ISBN-13: 9781631637049
Publisher’s Book Summary: After her family realizes the puppy they adopted is a pit bull, Holly finds herself abandoned in the city. To make matters worse, many people are unwilling to help her because of misconceptions about her breed. Holly’s search for love (and food) takes her through the city to a dog park, an animal shelter, and, finally, a fabulous pittie party. Against the backdrop of a culture not yet ready to accept all kinds of dogs, Holly learns that love and belonging are still possible.
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About the Author
Julian Frischherz is based in Baltimore, Maryland, where pit bulls find themselves abandoned in shelters daily. He worked in domestic animal care for four years and wrote little stories for his four-legged clients’ human counterparts. He believes a walk is never just a walk if you have the imagination. Holly and the Pittie Party imagines a world in which all dog breeds are loved equally.
Read our exclusive interview: Julian Frischherz Discusses Holly and the Pittie Party
