Catherine Hapka
@catherinehapka.bsky.social
Still out here writing for kids and YA
rep: Katherine Latshaw at Folio Literary Management
Horse enthusiast, cat magnet, music fan, night owl, swing state voter, lazy gardener
She/her
catherinehapka.com
rep: Katherine Latshaw at Folio Literary Management
Horse enthusiast, cat magnet, music fan, night owl, swing state voter, lazy gardener
She/her
catherinehapka.com
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catherine hapka
Author website for Catherine Hapka, aka Cathy Hapka, an author of books for children and young adults.
catherinehapka.com
I might be the very last writer in the world to do this, but I’m excited to announce that I finally just launched my new author website: catherinehapka.com
Check it out and let me know what you think! 😁
#kidlit #YAlit #MGlit #books #AmWriting #AuthorsOfBluesky
Check it out and let me know what you think! 😁
#kidlit #YAlit #MGlit #books #AmWriting #AuthorsOfBluesky
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
For-profit healthcare is total depravity
December 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
For-profit healthcare is total depravity
Saw the original Night of the Living Dead way too young.
December 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Saw the original Night of the Living Dead way too young.
How I'm walking out of 2025
December 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How I'm walking out of 2025
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
This is essentially the plot of The Sound of Music.
"Any artist cancelling their show at the Trump Kennedy Center over political differences isn't courageous or principled—they are selfish, intolerant, and have failed to meet the basic duty of a public artist: to perform for all people"- Kennedy Center spokesperson Roma Daravi
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This is essentially the plot of The Sound of Music.
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
With another influx of users, a nudge to remind people to use alt text
Reminder to be inclusive to those who need/benefit from alt text. You can enable requiring it so you don’t forget
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With another influx of users, a nudge to remind people to use alt text
December 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Adverbs are fine. Sometimes there really is a difference between "she whispered" and "she said softly."
December 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Adverbs are fine. Sometimes there really is a difference between "she whispered" and "she said softly."
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
“Your windows need scrubbing,” said Frog. “Your plants need watering.”
“Tomorrow!” cried Toad. “I will do it all tomorrow!”
“Tomorrow!” cried Toad. “I will do it all tomorrow!”
December 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“Your windows need scrubbing,” said Frog. “Your plants need watering.”
“Tomorrow!” cried Toad. “I will do it all tomorrow!”
“Tomorrow!” cried Toad. “I will do it all tomorrow!”
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
December 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (Music Video)
YouTube video by scamparoo
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A masterful 🧵
Thanks for sharing this document, @rweingarten.bsky.social.
I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI.
A few thoughts for your consideration...
I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI.
A few thoughts for your consideration...
Read about Commonsense Guardrails for Using Advanced Technology in Schools aiinstruction.org/sites/defaul...
December 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A masterful 🧵
Cheesy pop song of the day: Get Lucky by Daft Punk/Pharrell Williams/Nile Rodgers
I keep randomly catching this one popping up on the radio a lot lately and I'm not mad about it.
#MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHdMIEGaaM&list=RDCCHdMIEGaaM&start_radio=1
I keep randomly catching this one popping up on the radio a lot lately and I'm not mad about it.
#MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHdMIEGaaM&list=RDCCHdMIEGaaM&start_radio=1
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Official Video) feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
YouTube video by convar HUN
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Cheesy pop song of the day: Get Lucky by Daft Punk/Pharrell Williams/Nile Rodgers
I keep randomly catching this one popping up on the radio a lot lately and I'm not mad about it.
#MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHdMIEGaaM&list=RDCCHdMIEGaaM&start_radio=1
I keep randomly catching this one popping up on the radio a lot lately and I'm not mad about it.
#MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCHdMIEGaaM&list=RDCCHdMIEGaaM&start_radio=1
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
"i only use AI to come up with ideas" dude come on that's literally the easiest and most fun part. why would you even WANT to not do that part
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"i only use AI to come up with ideas" dude come on that's literally the easiest and most fun part. why would you even WANT to not do that part
Weekend holiday activity: Saw a live performance of Handel's Messiah at a local historic church in Greenville, DE last night. Very cool setting for a terrific performance, courtesy of Tempesta di Mare, the Christ Church Choir, and some fabulously talented soloists.
#HolidayMusic
#HolidayMusic
December 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Weekend holiday activity: Saw a live performance of Handel's Messiah at a local historic church in Greenville, DE last night. Very cool setting for a terrific performance, courtesy of Tempesta di Mare, the Christ Church Choir, and some fabulously talented soloists.
#HolidayMusic
#HolidayMusic
I did my part; let's get those numbers up, people!
for every one hundred likes [within reason] i’ll put pam bondi in some form of trash receptacle.
December 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I did my part; let's get those numbers up, people!
Wind storm yesterday very dramatically knocked out power for ~12 hours. Thankful for the standby generator; it doesn't run everything, but major appliances/systems are on it.
Good thing, because look at this surge protector, which gave its life saving a TV and several other smaller items. 😳
Good thing, because look at this surge protector, which gave its life saving a TV and several other smaller items. 😳
December 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Wind storm yesterday very dramatically knocked out power for ~12 hours. Thankful for the standby generator; it doesn't run everything, but major appliances/systems are on it.
Good thing, because look at this surge protector, which gave its life saving a TV and several other smaller items. 😳
Good thing, because look at this surge protector, which gave its life saving a TV and several other smaller items. 😳
Maître d': Good evening sir and how are we today?
Mr. Creosote: Better.
Maître d': Better?
Mr. Creosote: Better get a bucket. I'm gonna throw up.
Mr. Creosote: Better.
Maître d': Better?
Mr. Creosote: Better get a bucket. I'm gonna throw up.
December 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Maître d': Good evening sir and how are we today?
Mr. Creosote: Better.
Maître d': Better?
Mr. Creosote: Better get a bucket. I'm gonna throw up.
Mr. Creosote: Better.
Maître d': Better?
Mr. Creosote: Better get a bucket. I'm gonna throw up.
Happy birthday to the one and only Keith Richards!
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Happy birthday to the one and only Keith Richards!
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
When we all get imprisoned for posting I’m definitely gonna be going around the yard asking what y’all said that got you locked up & it better be a banger because that’s how we’ll be establishing our hierarchy
December 18, 2025 at 5:25 AM
When we all get imprisoned for posting I’m definitely gonna be going around the yard asking what y’all said that got you locked up & it better be a banger because that’s how we’ll be establishing our hierarchy
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
One of the things Trump had going for him was normal people didn't hear or read about like 90% of the insane shit he said and they voted with their empty pocketbooks in 2024 and he got too high on his supply and now those same broke people have him interrupting Survivor to yell at immigrants
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
One of the things Trump had going for him was normal people didn't hear or read about like 90% of the insane shit he said and they voted with their empty pocketbooks in 2024 and he got too high on his supply and now those same broke people have him interrupting Survivor to yell at immigrants
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
A young patron was returning books at my library, they stopped, hugged one book and whispered "Good-bye!" before dropping it into the book slot
The book was Away by @meganefreeman.bsky.social
The book was Away by @meganefreeman.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A young patron was returning books at my library, they stopped, hugged one book and whispered "Good-bye!" before dropping it into the book slot
The book was Away by @meganefreeman.bsky.social
The book was Away by @meganefreeman.bsky.social
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
It is monday morning, which means I have again done the thing which I am known to do
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Cartoon: The news cycle
A cartoon by Tom Tomorrow.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It is monday morning, which means I have again done the thing which I am known to do
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So tiny! So cute!! 😍
Das Stummelschwanzchamäleon Brookesia Micra ist das kleinste bekannte #Reptil der Welt. Es lebt auf #Madagaskar und wird lediglich 23-29 mm lang.
#Natur #Biologie #Afrika
#Natur #Biologie #Afrika
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So tiny! So cute!! 😍
Reposted by Catherine Hapka
this field biologist does a great job highlighting the insidiousness of AI editing
these one-click AI edit buttons are incredibly appealing to many photographers, amateurs and professionals alike, and are framed as innocuous
this is worth sharing and educating people about
these one-click AI edit buttons are incredibly appealing to many photographers, amateurs and professionals alike, and are framed as innocuous
this is worth sharing and educating people about
December 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
this field biologist does a great job highlighting the insidiousness of AI editing
these one-click AI edit buttons are incredibly appealing to many photographers, amateurs and professionals alike, and are framed as innocuous
this is worth sharing and educating people about
these one-click AI edit buttons are incredibly appealing to many photographers, amateurs and professionals alike, and are framed as innocuous
this is worth sharing and educating people about
Um, what? 🤯
Andy Serkis has remade Orwell’s stark fable ‘Animal Farm’ — only he says he’s made it ‘accessible’ (as though it wasn’t already), not ‘overtly political’ (could that have the slightest value?), and ‘suitable for a modern audience’ (his version has a happy ending).
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Um, what? 🤯