David teaches 7th grade Language Arts in Beaverton, Oregon. His students think it's pretty cool that he writes books, but not so cool when he gives them homework. David's first children's book was Cheese Louise! (Whitecap Books, 2000) and his Jacques and Spock is scheduled for publication with Clarion books (Spring 2004). He has published several short stories for adults in literary magazines and was awarded the Winner for New Talent in the Great American Book Contest, 2000. David lives with his wife and son in Portland, Oregon.