Brooks Hansen

English, Administration
805-684-4127 x297
Brooks_Hansen@cate.org

BA, Harvard University
Appointed: 2010

Brooks Hansen is a celebrated author and educator who has been teaching at Cate for 15 years. He has authored ten books, including seven novels, two illustrated children’s books, and a memoir. Four of his works have been recognized as New York Times Notable Books, with The Chess Garden named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. His most recent novel was included in the New York Times' list of best historical novels of 2021.

In 2005, Brooks received a Guggenheim Fellowship and has also been honored with the Spittler Cup and the W. Burleigh Pattee Fellowship. At Cate, he shares his passion for comparative religion, fiction writing, and illustration.

Born and raised in New York City, Brooks is a music enthusiast, art lover, and devoted sports fan.