In 1983, Holabird's first children's book, Angelina Ballerina, was published. Her son Adam was her inspiration for the character Henry, and Angelina's character was inspired by her daughters' love for dressing up and dancing.
In 1983, Holabird published her first children's book, "Angelina Ballerina," which was influenced by her son Adam's love of ballet and her daughters' enjoyment of dressing up and dancing.