Bernard Cooper

Bernard Cooper is an American novelist and short story writer. He was born on October 3, 1951 in Hollywood, California. His writing is in part autobiographical and influenced by his own experiences as a gay man. Bernard Cooper's fiction and essays have received several awards. He has both his BFA and MFA in art from California Institute of the Arts.

Prize anthology mentions

Best American Essays 2010*

Best American Essays 2016*

Best American Essays 2019*

Pushcart (CNF) 2020*

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