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Coomacka's Author

Tales Told from the Heart of the Caribbean

About Me

The author of the Coomacka Island children's storybook series, an improv actor, and voice-over talent. I am a member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
My official Website is donhooper.com
Coomacka Island storybooks, (pronounced "coo-MAH-ka"), use vibrant visuals to make them more than an educational tool, but a means of stimulating creativity in children as well.
Coomacka Island is a mysterious uncharted island (meaning that you won't find this island on any map) in the Caribbean Sea. Four unlikely explorers stumbled on to this wondrous island while searching for the legendary Macka Tree.
Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy
Join Lenox Lizard and other friends from Coomacka Island as they prepare for the championship football game against the Stoney Hill Scorpions.Lenox will be faced with a difficult choice and have to confront his fear.
Coomacka Island: Anansi Jr. and the Mango Truck
Revisit the world of Coomacka Island as Anansi Jr., the great-great-great grandson of legendary trickster Anansi Spider, learns a lesson in true friendship.
Coomacka Island: The Story of Spider & Ant
Experience the joy of Coomacka Island in the first of many folk tales on the life of its inhabitants. Spider learns about the dangers of greed and the abuse of friendship.
Coomacka Island storybooks are now available in print at Amazon.com , Barnes & Noble , and the The Coomacka Bookstore

My Interests

Caribbean, Children's Books, Publishing, Folk-Tales, Writing

I'd like to meet:

Kindred writers, illustrators, publishers and Editors. People in the entertainment business: actors, actresses, photographers, directors et al. All around positive people. And Readers, of course!

Music:

Bob Marley, Buju Banton

Movies:

The Incredibles, Star Wars, Batman Begins, The Best Man, Rockers, Lord of the Rings, Finding Nemo

Television:

Teen Titans, 24, Codename: Kids Next Door, Heroes, Smallville, Ducktales

Books:

Coomacka Island: The Story of Spider & Ant
Coomacka Island: Anansi Jr. and the Mango Truck

Krik? Krak!,Dragonlance novels,The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe,The Once and Future King, Deception Point, The Alienist,A Wrinkle in Time, Harry Potter,Death be not Proud, Beloved, Plato: Five Dialogues,The Dream Bearer, East of Eden, Sun Tzu: The Art of War, Go Rin No Sho, The Duppy, The Power and the Glory

My Blog

Jamaica Gleaner News Features Caribbean Children’s Books Coomacka Island

This is a quick note for Sunday. Darnel Degand, Coomacka Island's illustrator, just informed me he received a Google Alert stating that Coomacka Island was featured in today's Jamaica Gleaner (Sunday...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:45:00 PST

See the Coomacka Island Animated Trailer

The trailer is here for the upcoming animated Coomacka Island cartoon, based on the Caribbean inspired children's book series. Please visit the youtube page for the Coomacka Island Trailer an...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:30:00 PST

Coomacka Island - Teaser Trailer Coming Soon

This is just a quick note/update on Coomacka Island (Caribbean based children's books for the unaware). I'm about a week away from finishing off a quick trailer for Coomacka Island. Nothing big, just ...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:14:00 PST

New Activities and Games at Coomacka Island

Dear friends of Coomacka Island,We are pleased to announce the addition of some great new activities andgames at Coomacka.com. Just stop by coomacka.com and click the "Activities" link. There you'llfi...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:10:00 PST

Give the Gift of Coomacka

Dear Friends of Coomacka Island,With the Holiday Season upon us, please consider giving the gift ofCoomacka Island storybooks to the child in your life. Each story will bringyou deeper into the mythos...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:01:00 PST

Red Monday - The Audio Drama is Now Live!

Check out J. Marcus Xavier's "Red Monday" Audio drama. I do the VO (voice over) for Gabe. http://www.red-monday.com/About Red Monday:A nuclear weapon has just exploded in Los Angeles. Millions of peop...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:16:00 PST

StarKnight Productions Presents Red Monday

Hey everyone. I'd like you to check out the trailer for an audio drama I'm starring in. It's from StarKnight Productions and will be great. Check it out at Red-Monday.com.It drops Nov. 26 so get ready...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:00:00 PST

Andrew Martonyi and Don P. Hooper Team Up for CRA Conference

Day 2 (day 1 for me) of the 41st annual CRA (California Reading Association) Conference is now in the history books. Coomacka Island partnered with E. Andrew Martonyi of Schoolside Press and shared a ...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:59:00 PST

Sunny Side Up Returns to the UCB In November

We have a date in November! Stop by the UCB calendar for official details on the show:http://ucbtheatre.com/schedule/index.php?year=2007&m..1 1&day=07Tell your friends: Wednesday, November 7, at 9:30pm...
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:24:00 PST

New Review for Book 3 From Coomacka Island

Dear fam,Check out the latest review by RJ Book Reviews on Book 3 from Coomacka Island : "Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy." Available now on Amazon.com and Coomacka.comOne Love, Don P....
Posted by Coomacka's Author on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:40:00 PST