Deborah Hopkinson
@deborahhopkinson.bsky.social
Mostly I write books. I try to inspire young people to read like historians, weigh evidence, and think critically.
A new book, some new blooms!
August 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A new book, some new blooms!
Thank you to Hollins University for naming On a Summer Night the 2025 Honor Book for the Margaret Wise Brown Prize.
July 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Thank you to Hollins University for naming On a Summer Night the 2025 Honor Book for the Margaret Wise Brown Prize.
Dahlias are like comfort food in my garden. They help me make believe all is well in the world.
July 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Dahlias are like comfort food in my garden. They help me make believe all is well in the world.
Students sometimes ask what I do if I get writer's block. I don't really think of it that way but when I get stuck or need a break I go into the garden and deadhead.
July 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Students sometimes ask what I do if I get writer's block. I don't really think of it that way but when I get stuck or need a break I go into the garden and deadhead.
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#HBOutoftheBox #HBWeekinReview: #BGHB25 revealed; M/J #HBMag @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social Writer's Page + #HBPubPreviews w/ @erinentrada.bsky.social, Craig Kofi Farmer, @antwaneady.bsky.social, London Ladd, Melissa Hart, @sawyerlovett.bsky.social; #PrideMonth; + more! www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...
June 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
#HBOutoftheBox #HBWeekinReview: #BGHB25 revealed; M/J #HBMag @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social Writer's Page + #HBPubPreviews w/ @erinentrada.bsky.social, Craig Kofi Farmer, @antwaneady.bsky.social, London Ladd, Melissa Hart, @sawyerlovett.bsky.social; #PrideMonth; + more! www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...
Happy 10th anniversary!
I get many negative reviews for this book, in which Cinderella marries a young woman farmer. I didn't give the ending a second thought while writing it. Like life, the story just turned out that way.
Progress is possible but never guaranteed.
I get many negative reviews for this book, in which Cinderella marries a young woman farmer. I didn't give the ending a second thought while writing it. Like life, the story just turned out that way.
Progress is possible but never guaranteed.
June 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Happy 10th anniversary!
I get many negative reviews for this book, in which Cinderella marries a young woman farmer. I didn't give the ending a second thought while writing it. Like life, the story just turned out that way.
Progress is possible but never guaranteed.
I get many negative reviews for this book, in which Cinderella marries a young woman farmer. I didn't give the ending a second thought while writing it. Like life, the story just turned out that way.
Progress is possible but never guaranteed.
Thanks to @slj for letting me write about public health. Seems even more timely than when I was putting it together this spring.
Going Viral: Share These Books About Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
www.slj.com/story/Going-...
www.slj.com/story/Going-...
Going Viral: Share These Books About Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
Children's and YA titles are vital resources in public health education.
www.slj.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Thanks to @slj for letting me write about public health. Seems even more timely than when I was putting it together this spring.
Evidence, is about a milestone in public health. I'm grateful to @thehornbook.bsky.social for the chance to write this piece. Working on it several months ago, I still didn't imagine the full extent of the current assault on public health we are now seeing. @kidlitkat.bsky.social
From May/June #HBMag Special Issue: Perception and Reality, @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social's Writer's Page column about the long road to creating her short #nonfiction #picturebook EVIDENCE! www.hbook.com/story/the-wr... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
The Writer's Page: Evidence!: Long Road to a Short Book
From the May/June 2025 special issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Perception and Reality.
www.hbook.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Evidence, is about a milestone in public health. I'm grateful to @thehornbook.bsky.social for the chance to write this piece. Working on it several months ago, I still didn't imagine the full extent of the current assault on public health we are now seeing. @kidlitkat.bsky.social
Thank you!
From May/June #HBMag Special Issue: Perception and Reality, @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social's Writer's Page column about the long road to creating her short #nonfiction #picturebook EVIDENCE! www.hbook.com/story/the-wr... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thank you!
Glad to have some good news!
June 14, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Glad to have some good news!
The front berm.
April 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The front berm.
Reposted by Deborah Hopkinson
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Reposted by Deborah Hopkinson
"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
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This could have severe repercussions in rural areas where public libraries often supplement local funding through IMLS grants to offer literacy, programs, and services to their communities. Breaks my heart as libraries and librarians are one of the best uses of tax dollars.
March 15, 2025 at 5:07 AM
This could have severe repercussions in rural areas where public libraries often supplement local funding through IMLS grants to offer literacy, programs, and services to their communities. Breaks my heart as libraries and librarians are one of the best uses of tax dollars.
Another despicable attack by this regime on history and culture.
One of our few support systems, IMLS helped countless Natural History Museums modernize and care for collections and libraries. One of the most respectable government entities, IMLS is to be eliminated... really fucking stupid.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Another despicable attack by this regime on history and culture.
And then there are days when the best comfort is the genius of Jane Austen.
March 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
And then there are days when the best comfort is the genius of Jane Austen.
Social Security wasn't a given. It grew out of the Triangle fire tragedy, witnessed by Frances Perkins, who became the first woman Cabinet member & worked with FDR to pass protections for workers & the Social Security Act. #womenshistorymonth
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Social Security wasn't a given. It grew out of the Triangle fire tragedy, witnessed by Frances Perkins, who became the first woman Cabinet member & worked with FDR to pass protections for workers & the Social Security Act. #womenshistorymonth
For #womenshistorymonth here is a story from 1582, inspired by Emilia Bassano, who began a school for girls and published a book. In my story, Emilia is a spy & writes a play. She thinks about women as leaders. PLOT is a 2025 Oregon Book Award finalist & part of 2025 ALA Rise: A Feminist Project.
March 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
For #womenshistorymonth here is a story from 1582, inspired by Emilia Bassano, who began a school for girls and published a book. In my story, Emilia is a spy & writes a play. She thinks about women as leaders. PLOT is a 2025 Oregon Book Award finalist & part of 2025 ALA Rise: A Feminist Project.
Spring planting.
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Spring planting.
When I was in the 4th grade, I liked reading about history, but most of the stories about women were in those old childhood of famous Americans pseudo-nonfiction books.
I featured some of my work about women in history last year on Instagram. I will do the same this March here.
I featured some of my work about women in history last year on Instagram. I will do the same this March here.
February 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
When I was in the 4th grade, I liked reading about history, but most of the stories about women were in those old childhood of famous Americans pseudo-nonfiction books.
I featured some of my work about women in history last year on Instagram. I will do the same this March here.
I featured some of my work about women in history last year on Instagram. I will do the same this March here.
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🌍 is laughing @🇺🇸 & Co Pres Trump & Musk. My brother is a dedicated & demoralized Fed.
The reply email inbox for “what did you do last week” email is HR@opm.gov, so, non feds, definitely don’t send them any unrelated messages that would interfere w/ their ability to carry out Elon’s dumbass bullshit
The reply email inbox for “what did you do last week” email is HR@opm.gov, so, non feds, definitely don’t send them any unrelated messages that would interfere w/ their ability to carry out Elon’s dumbass bullshit
February 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
🌍 is laughing @🇺🇸 & Co Pres Trump & Musk. My brother is a dedicated & demoralized Fed.
The reply email inbox for “what did you do last week” email is HR@opm.gov, so, non feds, definitely don’t send them any unrelated messages that would interfere w/ their ability to carry out Elon’s dumbass bullshit
The reply email inbox for “what did you do last week” email is HR@opm.gov, so, non feds, definitely don’t send them any unrelated messages that would interfere w/ their ability to carry out Elon’s dumbass bullshit
Five things I did last week (sent to hr@opm.gov):
1. Watered houseplants;
2. Worked on a book;
3. Talked to students about public health, science, and vaccines;
4. Trained for walking half-marathon (with Daphne the Irish Doodle);
5. Took other old, deaf dog out and yelled, "Go pee."
1. Watered houseplants;
2. Worked on a book;
3. Talked to students about public health, science, and vaccines;
4. Trained for walking half-marathon (with Daphne the Irish Doodle);
5. Took other old, deaf dog out and yelled, "Go pee."
February 23, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Five things I did last week (sent to hr@opm.gov):
1. Watered houseplants;
2. Worked on a book;
3. Talked to students about public health, science, and vaccines;
4. Trained for walking half-marathon (with Daphne the Irish Doodle);
5. Took other old, deaf dog out and yelled, "Go pee."
1. Watered houseplants;
2. Worked on a book;
3. Talked to students about public health, science, and vaccines;
4. Trained for walking half-marathon (with Daphne the Irish Doodle);
5. Took other old, deaf dog out and yelled, "Go pee."
Evidence looks at a time when Dr. John Snow fought against superstition and misinformation to protect public health. The year was 1854. @kidlitkat.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Evidence looks at a time when Dr. John Snow fought against superstition and misinformation to protect public health. The year was 1854. @kidlitkat.bsky.social
Reposted by Deborah Hopkinson
Breaking News: Two top officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development are said to have been put on leave after refusing to give representatives of Elon Musk access to a secure area.
Top Security Officials at Aid Agency Put on Leave After Denying Access to Musk Team
Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for a loss of its independent status and sweeping layoffs as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Breaking News: Two top officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development are said to have been put on leave after refusing to give representatives of Elon Musk access to a secure area.