Over the past two decade, David has spoken to parents
around the world...from India to Britain...from Texas to Colorado...from
Newfoundland to the NWT! His message is one that every parent should hear:
Reading is the key to success for your
children...in school and once they have left school.David spells out why reading is that important. He is very
clear in teaching parents how a person becomes a reader. And he offers
strategies that are real and achievable for every family. He calls these his Three
R’s of becoming a reader.
Maya Angelou was right when she said, “Parents who know
better - do better!” All they need is to know. David provides that knowledge.
He also provides the inspiration necessary to go along with that knowledge.
Here is letter of invitation from one
parent who witnessed the powerful impact of his parent workshop:
Dear Parents:
You are encouraged to attend a presentation by renowned
Canadian author David Bouchard as he addresses our community.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for us all. We owe
it to our children to be in attendance.
David Bouchard champions reading and tackles illiteracy! His
message focuses on books, reading and specific responsibilities in making our
children literate! He reminds us that educators and parents alike are responsible
for the state of literacy among our youth. He speaks to how, when and why we
lost focus of our responsibilities in promoting literacy. He offers a
realistic, practical solution to the problem.
Bouchard also offers his audiences a sense of how language,
rhythms and fine art can come together to inspire, teach and form ageless
beauty.
A teacher’s response after hearing
David’s keynote speech to a British Columbia School District:
"David Bouchard is, without a doubt, THE most dynamic
& inspirational speaker I have ever heard! His memory lives large! He and
his message are unforgettable!!!!!!"
Mr. Bouchard’s wealth of experience comes from 28 years as a
teacher and administrator! He knows how to speak to teachers, administrators
and parents.
He has twenty-five award winning books with a unique
cross-over flavour. Many are of a multi-cultural nature, done collaboratively
with First Nation artists and the master artist, Zhong-Yang Huang who has
illustrated his tremendously successful Chinese Trilogy (translated into
several languages and is distributed the world over). Voices From the Wild won
the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry award as the best volume of poetry for children
published in the U.S. in 1997.
His books are an amalgamation of the arts: poetry, prose,
visual art, and music. He appeals to children of all ages as well as to
teachers, teacher librarians, administrators and parents.
In response to a presentation at a
joint staff/parent pro-d workshop:
"Words do not describe the inspiration that David
brings throughout his presentation. His manner and his message are captivating.
The group sat throughout the evening presentation cherishing each anecdote and
the reading of his work was spellbinding."
In response to a keynote address to
the teachers, administrators and support staff of the Powell River School
District:
"Mr. Bouchard is a dynamic and inspirational speaker
who captured his audience from the beginning with his entertaining mixture of
personal anecdotes, practical suggestions and obvious belief in the importance
of literacy and literature in every life. His keynote address revitalized our
teaching body and sent them back to the classroom fired with enthusiasm and
with workable ideas to rekindle the joy of reading in all their students."
David Bouchard speaks to his books and to reading. He has a
plethora of insights and experiences in the ever so crucial topic of
literacy...he speaks to these with a passion second to few.
Responses to a presentation in
Montana:
"Wow! Right between the eyes...right where, we, as lazy
parents and smug educators need it. Mr.Bouchard was a terrific reality
check."
"What a delightful man. It was a great way to begin our
year - better than any I’d seen in 17 years."
You will not be disappointed in his message, his energy or
his passion for books, children and literacy.
