Douglas Cooney

Douglas Cooney is a Lecturer at the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University. Based in Los Angeles, he is an award-winning writer and educator with significant contributions to young readers' literature and media.

• Published novels with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Works translated into Japanese and Korean
• Recognized with Emmy nominations and Parents’ Choice Awards
• Collaborated with Nickelodeon Films, SONY Animation, Disney Channel, and Fox Television
• Theater works produced by Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center Institute, Mark Taper Forum, and Sundance Theater Labs

Cooney has taught at Chapman University for over a decade, blending creative practice with academic instruction.

Scientific Awards:

• Emmy nomination
• Parents’ Choice Awards