Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins (born 1955) is an American poet and novelist known for young adult verse novels. She gained wide recognition with *Crank* (2004), a novel in verse that became a bestseller and launched a series of related books. Hopkins continued to explore difficult subjects for teen readers in subsequent verse novels, including *Impulse* (2007). Her work is noted for its fast-paced, free-verse style and its focus on contemporary issues affecting adolescents and families. In addition to writing for young adults, she has also published fiction for adult readers. Hopkins’s books have been widely read and frequently discussed for their candid themes.