Hallie Bateman is an author and illustrator based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her next book, a collaboration with her mom called What To Do When You Get Dumped, comes out in 2025. You can purchase prints here. For Cup of Jo, Hallie has also written about how parents choose their children’s last names.
P.S. The comic about parenting double standards we can’t stop thinking about and three great poems on motherhood.
My Messy Road to Not Drinking
I had stints where I didn’t drink, but that dry January felt different. I tucked myself away in our basement...
Have a Beautiful Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to spending time with my sister Lucy and remembering her...
My Friend’s Incredible Tortilla Soup
Six years ago, my friend Liz had the brilliant idea to start a soup group to help us get through...
Have a Relaxing Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Today, we’re honoring the nationwide economic blackout — we hope you are joining,...
