About
Dr. Ilona E. Holland is an educator and award-winning children's author who inspires readers to ask questions and see the world with awe.
Ilona spent over a decade of her professional life teaching at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, she conducted evaluations for PBS producers of programs like Martha Speaks, CyberChase, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, WordGirl, and Wild Kratt’s. Since retiring, she spends most of her time writing for children and visiting schools all over the world.
Ilona’s titles have won state and national recognition and awards. Her first book, Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure is included in United Through Reading, a program that reaches 100,000 military families around the globe. Ilona’s other books have received first place awards given by the Delaware Press Association and the National Federation of Press Women. Her work has also been featured in Ed Magazine and her first book was selected as one of Hoda Kobt’s favorites.
Recognition
Ilona was inducted into the Delaware Women's Hall of Fame - 2022
The Great Explosion: A Powder Mill Chronicle awarded First Place for Children's Fiction by the Delaware Press Association (2021)
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In 2019, Buddy Bison's Yellowstone Adventure was selected for inclusion in United Through Reading, a program serving over 100,000 families in which deployed military parents read to their children over distance
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The Lost Locket of Lewes awarded First Place for Children's Fiction in NFPW’s 2019 National Communications Contest (2019)
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Buddy Bison's Yellowstone Adventure selected "Hoda's Favorite Thing" on the national NBC television show, Kathie Lee and Hoda (2017)
The Lost Locket of Lewes awarded First Place for Children's Fiction by the Delaware Press Association (2019)
Recipient, Strong, Smart and Bold Award, Delaware Girls Inc. (2007)
Recipient of the Superstars! in Education Award for the creation of the Social Studies curriculum, An Introduction to Social Studies; Using Art as Primary and Secondary Source Materials, presented by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (May 1996)
Media
JANUARY 4, 2021
Interview by Hagley From Home: The Great Explosion by Ilona Holland
Fire, explosions, and flying debris test the courage of the du Pont children who race from their home to escape the dangers of the nearby family powder mill.
April 15, 2019
Celebrating Local Authors from Delmarva
Author Ilona E. Holland talks about her book, “The Lost Locket of Lewes” with illustrator Judy Love
December 11, 2020
Thank you, Dr. Holland!
Dr. Libby thanks Dr. Holland for her presentation at Shields Elementary School.
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey Reads Buddy Bison's Yellowstone Adventure
United Through Reading and National Park Trust partnered together to bring families a special UTR recording of Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure by author Ilona E. Holland. Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey, 15th SMA of the U.S. Army, takes us on the adventure in this special video.
MARCH 31, 2016
Celebrating Local Authors from Delmarva
As we celebrate Delmarva, it’s not just about the stories we focus on, but the people behind them as well. That includes the many people who write stories – particularly, children’s books. Author Dr. Ilona Holland from Rehoboth Beach, Del. recently published her first children’s book, Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure
May 17, 2019
99.1 Radio Rehoboth
JANUARY 4, 2021
Interview by Hagley From Home: The Great Explosion by Ilona Holland
Fire, explosions, and flying debris test the courage of the du Pont children who race from their home to escape the dangers of the nearby family powder mill. Another explosion could happen any minute! Share the children’s adventure as they make their way to safety. Based on true events from 1818, this book combines fact with fiction to keep you turning the pages as you learn about the duPont children and life at Eleutherian Mills.
April 15, 2019
Celebrating Local Authors from Delmarva
Author Ilona E. Holland talks about her book, “The Lost Locket of Lewes” with illustrator Judy Love
December 11, 2020
Thank you, Dr. Holland!
Dr. Libby thanks Dr. Holland for her presentation at Shields Elementary School.
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey Reads Buddy Bison's Yellowstone Adventure
United Through Reading and National Park Trust partnered together to bring families a special UTR recording of Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure by author Ilona E. Holland. Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey, 15th SMA of the U.S. Army, takes us on the adventure in this special video.
MARCH 31, 2016
Celebrating Local Authors from Delmarva
As we celebrate Delmarva, it’s not just about the stories we focus on, but the people behind them as well. That includes the many people who write stories – particularly, children’s books. Author Dr. Ilona Holland from Rehoboth Beach, Del. recently published her first children’s book, “Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure,” with the National Park Trust and National Geographic Kids.
May 17, 2019
99.1 Radio Rehoboth
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