Holden Sheppard

Holden Sheppard
Born (1988-06-26) 26 June 1988
Geraldton, Western Australia
OccupationWriter
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAustralian
Alma materEdith Cowan University
GenreDrama, LGBTQ
Years active2017–present
Notable worksInvisible Boys
Notable awardsWestern Australian Premier's Book Awards (2019)
Spouse
Raphael Farmer
(m. 2019)
Website
www.holdensheppard.com

Holden Sheppard (born June 26, 1988) is an Australian novelist. His debut young adult novel, Invisible Boys, won multiple accolades including the 2018 T.A.G. Hungerford Award and the 2019 Western Australian Premier's Book Award and was adapted as a 2025 television series of the same name. His writing often focuses on themes of masculinity, sexuality and mental health.