"Don's natural teaching expertise carries over when he addresses students, and he engages and captivates them for his entire presentation.
I am talking TED Talk engaging!” (Elizabeth De Marco, Pickering Public Library, Pickering, Ontario) He is a rare, genuine, funny, relatable, and engaging speaker. “Don Aker's books are deeply thoughtful, complex, and emotionally engaging, and he demonstrates the same qualities in his presentations. Students and staff loved every minute of his presentation." (Liz O'Brien, Unionville High School, Markham, Ontario) "We have had many authors visit Unionville High School over the years, and I have to say the reaction to Don Aker was the most positive I have seen. If you ever get the chance to host him, don't hesitate." (Darlene Charron, Immaculata High School, Ottawa, Ontario) The teachers, even the ones who came twice to listen to him, were just as impressed. "Don was FABULOUS! Of all the authors I have hosted over the years, and there have been at least three per year, his presentation has been the best one for high school students. Because Don has taught students in grades 6 to 12 for many years, he is extremely comfortable speaking to a variety of age groups, and below are just a few of the many glowing responses he has received from the teachers and librarians who have hosted him: Most recently, he was invited to speak in Vietnam, where he gave presentations to students and adults in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. As a result, he is a much sought-after presenter in both his home country of Canada and around the world. He has worked as a high school teacher, a literacy mentor, and a university instructor, and he is quick to point out that his work with teenagers shapes his realistic fiction: "Every novel I've ever written," he says, "has grown out of my interactions with young people."ĭon's experience as an educator not only informs his writing but also makes him ideally suited to give author talks and workshops for both students and teachers. Don Aker is the award-winning author of more than 20 books, among them several bestselling novels for teens including The First Stone, The Fifth Rule, Running on Empty, and Delusion Road.
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