Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins (1859 - August 13, 1930) was an American novelist, journalist, playwright, historian, and editor. She is considered a pioneer in her use of the romantic novel to explore social and racial themes.
She is also known to have prominent connections to other influential African-American figures of the time, such as Booker T. Washington and William Wells Brown.

Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins (1859 - August 13, 1930) was an American novelist, journalist, playwright, historian, and editor.