Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 20, 2014
• Invested on: September 23, 2015

For his contributions as an author of literature for children and young adults whose stories help young readers grapple with complex social issues.

Eric Walters is one of Canada’s most prolific children’s book authors. A former teacher and social worker, he creates novels that allow readers to grapple with contemporary social issues, addressing everything from the use of flash mobs in protesting school policies to the effects of sexual abuse on children. Also fiercely committed to social engagement, he co-founded
The Creation of Hope, which introduces Canadian students to volunteerism and aid work by mobilizing them in support of orphans and impoverished children in Kenya.