David Booth was Professor Emeritus at OISE–University of Toronto, where he trained teachers to use innovative ways to promote literacy among children for more than 30 years. He also served a year as the Elizabeth Thorn Chair of Literacy at Nippising University. A popular international speaker, David delighted thousands with his energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to all forms of literacy. The author of many books for teachers and parents, and texts for classroom use, he was also an award-winning writer of children's picture books. Although David passed away in 2018, his dedication to literacy, and his superb body of work in the field, form a lasting legacy in Canadian education.
