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Recently named a member of the Order of Canada,
Eric WaltErs began writing in 1993 as a way to get
his grade-five students interested in reading and writing. Eric
has published almost a hundred novels and picture books. He
is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per
year in schools across the country. One of his most common
themes involves the Canadian heroes featured in his novels
and helping students to become aware of the greatness of
their country. Eric is the co-founder of The Creation of Hope
(www.creationofhope.com) an organization that provides for
orphans and impoverished children in the Mbooni District
of Kenya. He lives in Guelph, Ontario. For more information,
visit www.ericwalters.net.
