I’m Doan Phuong Nguyen. I love reading, writing fiction for kids and young adults, hanging out with my husband, playing with my adorable toddler son, and cuddling with my fur babies (two shih tzu and a calico cat).
I was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States when I was in elementary school. I’ve lived in the South most of my life, and now I’ve settled in the Midwest.
I received my B.A. from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and I learned a MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
I'm a wedding and portrait photographer by day, and a writer at night (and in the wee hours of the morning before everyone wakes up.)
I am represented by Sara Megibow of KT Literary.
WHO AM I?
Children's Author
Vietnamese Immigrant
Wife + Mommy
Photographer
FUN FACTS
I actually have a degree
MFA in Creative Writing
MY PETS
MY FAVORITE BAND
Hanson
Two Shih Tzu and a Cat
My favorite fairy tale
I’m addicted to
Mint Chocolate Chip
Ice Cream
Cinderella
OTHER HOBBIES
WHEN I STARTED WRITING stories
Cooking and Photography
Age 7
