Jason and Rochelle Holmes are a husband-and-wife team who love bringing exciting adventures to life! Drawing from their own experiences and a shared passion for storytelling, they’ve crafted the Sequoia Nation series to connect with readers right where they are.
Rochelle, once a foster child herself, knows all about overcoming challenges and finding courage when it’s needed most. Her journey fuels her desire to create stories that inspire and show young readers they can conquer anything life throws their way. As an educational leader with years of experience supporting youth, Rochelle is passionate about helping kids understand and process their feelings, navigate tough circumstances, and discover their own strength. Through mentoring, teaching, and creating safe spaces for growth, she empowers the next generation to rise above their challenges, and her voice shines through every page of Sequoia Nation with compassion, hope, and purpose.
Jason, an award-winning storyteller, grew up in a world shaped by homelessness, domestic violence, and deep uncertainty. But through those challenges, he discovered his purpose: using his creative talents to inspire and uplift the next generation. His characters and adventures leap off the page, not just to entertain, but to empower. Every story he writes is rooted in a deep understanding of what it feels like to be overlooked, unheard, or unsure of where you belong. Jason’s mission is to reach young readers right where they are, helping them see their worth, their strength, and the possibility of something greater ahead. His hope is that every page reminds them they’re not alone, and that their story is still being written.
Through Sequoia Nation, Jason and Rochelle blend heart-pounding action, meaningful life lessons, and just the right spark of humor to inspire hope, encourage bravery, and remind readers that with community and courage, you can face anything, whether you're saving a tree city or taking on real life. But their mission goes deeper. Together, their combined talents and lived experiences have fueled a shared calling: to help build a strong, socially and emotionally resilient generation, one empowered reader at a time. They believe that stories can shape not just minds, but hearts, and that today’s inspired young reader becomes tomorrow’s compassionate leader. By pouring into youth, they hope to ignite change that ripples through families and across generations. They’re so glad you’ve joined the adventure—because the journey is just beginning.