Deborah Hopkinson

Deborah Hopkinson, born February 4, 1952, in Lowell, Massachusetts, is an award-winning American author of over seventy children's books, including picture books, middle grade historical fiction, nonfiction, and Little Golden Book biographies. Inspired by reading to her young daughter, she began her writing career with her first book *Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt* in 1993, gaining recognition for works like *Titanic: Voices from the Disaster*, which earned a Sibert Honor. Her books often focus on history and science, engaging young readers with detailed narratives and illustrations.

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