A writer, poet, father and grandfather, a former school principal, traveller, musician and one-time candidate for Parliament, David Bouchard is living life to its fullest.
David believes in reading: “I speak to educators, parents and students about the importance of reading,”
“I work to inspire educators and parents to share the most valuable gift we can give our youth, the gift of reading.” David’s love of reading and writing fill his daily life. He writes wherever he happens to be. It is not uncommon for him to stray from his cozy shack behind his 110 year old heritage house to go sit in a Tim Horton’s and write. There, he claims, he produces some of his best work.
About the art of writing itself, David says: “I think of a good novel or a captivating series as a bouquet of roses. I don’t write bouquets. I write single flowers. My hope is that my reader will take a deep breath after reading one of my books, breathe out and with a gentle smile, say, ‘nice.’”
Noteworthy among David’s achievements:
- 2010 – Named to the Order of Canada
- 2012 – Made the namesake for the David Bouchard Public School in Oshawa, Ontario
- 2017 – Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Queen’s University
For more, visit davidbouchard.com
