Ben Loory

Ben Loory is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Chapman University's Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He is an acclaimed American short story writer whose works have been featured in prestigious publications and adapted across multiple art forms.

• Education: Harvard University (BA), American Film Institute (MFA in Screenwriting)

Loory's research and creative work focuses on Short Fiction and Fables, blending traditional narrative structures with contemporary themes. His stories have appeared in The New Yorker, BOMB Magazine, and A Public Space, while also being adapted into short films, theater, chamber music, and dance performances.

Loory's publications have received significant recognition, including:

• Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day (2011) - Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection
• Tales of Falling and Flying (2017) - The Paris Review Favorite Book of the Year
• The Baseball Player and the Walrus (2015) - Children's picture book

His work has been translated into Arabic, Farsi, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, and Indonesian, demonstrating international literary impact.