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Catherine Hapka

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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

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · Oct 29

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

catherine hapka

Author website for Catherine Hapka, aka Cathy Hapka, an author of books for children and young adults.

catherinehapka.com

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 12h

Been meaning to read this one, thanks for the reminder!

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 1d

😲🥢🤩 I’m so grateful 3 states—Pennsylvania, Maine, & Virginia—nominated TRICKY CHOPSTICKS in their 2025-2026 lists of top 10 picture books. Can’t wait to see how students vote. It’s already such an honor!
#KeystoneStateLiteracy #yobookfest #chickadeeawardnominee #VAReads
@SimonKIDS @ssedlib @wenfancy

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 1d

Yay, congrats from one of those states! (PA)

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 1d

This Pennsylvania frog salutes all the Portland frogs out there.

A stone/cement statue of a crouching frog, sitting amongst fallen leaves and some weeds and such.

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 1d

oh you asked chatgpt? well I asked my Magic 8 ball

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 1d

The answer is always cream. 🐄

Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a breakfast recipe for you to consider for the weekend or maybe a fancy Brinner. 1965 Fannie Farmer gives us 3 options for cooking eggs in liquids: Cream, Wine, or Tomato Sauce. Which would you choose? Let me know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

From 1965, The Fannie Farmer Cookbook

Eggs à la Suisse

Melt in a small omelet pan
1 tablespoon butter
Add
1 cup cream
Slip in, one at a time
4 eggs
Sprinkle with
Salt, pepper and cayenne
Cook slowly until the whites are nearly firm. Sprinkle with
2 tablespoons grated cheese
Continue cooking until the whites are firm. Serve on
Buttered toast
Pour the cream from the pan over the eggs. If you like, season the cream with
Sherry to taste.
Serves 4.

Eggs in White Wine. Use dry white wine in place of cream.

Eggs in Tomato Sauce. Use Tomato Sauce in place of cream. Season to taste with minced thyme, basil or parsley, or a combination of herbs. Heat a piece of garlic in the sauce, if desired.

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 3d

So proud of @grubreport.bsky.social! NYT bestseller!!! Two displays at B&N! I told staff in the children’s section & at check out that she’s friend ❤️ They thought that was rad! I do, too! They love ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS! I do, too! Congratulations, Stephanie & Laan! 🎉🧟 🧠 🎉 #kidlit #booksky

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 2d

But it's pronounced "Throat-Wobbler Mangrove."

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 3d

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 3d

This is always hard for me - spent too much time writing cover copy back in the day. 😅

But yes, very important tip.

Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social · 3d

#QueryTip - Authors, if you fail to include how the book ends in the synopsis (and yes, I mean synopsis not the query letter itself) I can only assume that is how the book ends—without an ending.
Synopsis should contain spoilers. They are expected in a synopsis.

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Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 3d

I rarely listen to the whole album, but it contains my top two favorite FM songs: Sara and Tusk.

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 3d

Kashmir (but love Stairway too)

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

My Life, Zanzibar

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

Zep all day long

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

Heart

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

Happy #Caturday from Smudge and her chinny chin chin

A Devon Rex cat, dilute calico, gazes upward, looking cute.

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

I'm having trouble imagining that one anywhere near a horse, let alone riding one...

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

Now this is a proper headline.

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 4d

This right here is exactly how propaganda works.

(And I hear Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.)

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 5d

This Time
One Night Love Affair
Summer of 69

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 5d

That one I've only got on vinyl!

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 5d

Someone already said Sister Morphine, so I'll say Sister Friction by Haysi Fantayzee

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 5d

GnR by a mile!

Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social · 5d

Pretty sure it was Station to Station/Bowie

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