David Bouchard
David Bouchard is a Canadian author, poet, and former high school principal. He is a Métis author who writes about Aboriginal issues, traditions, and cultures, as well as the environment and history. Bouchard is also a champion of literacy and a sought-after speaker on topics of reading, literacy, and Aboriginal well-being. He has written over 50 books in both English and French, often combining poetry, prose, and visual arts. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada and has received numerous other awards for his literary contributions.
Awards
['Member of the Order of Canada', "Governor General's Award for English language children's illustration", 'Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award', 'BolognaRagazzi Award Mention', 'White Raven', "TD Canadian Children's Literature Award (shortlisted)", 'Red Cedar Award', 'Moonbeam Award', 'Silver Birch Award', "Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from Queen's University"]
Notable Works
["If You're Not from the Prairie", 'The Song Within My Heart', 'Voices from the Wild', 'The Drum Calls Softly', 'Nokum: is My Teacher', 'Proud to Be Métis', 'The Great Race', 'The Elders Are Watching', 'I Am Raven']
