Since then, he has published 13 books and numerous shorter pieces, consulted on several projects for publishers of educational materials, conducted a variety of workshops on teaching and writing, and given readings across Canada.

The father of two daughters, he lives in Middleton, Nova Scotia, with his wife, who is his 'first editor.'ĭon began writing in 1988 after taking a course for language arts teachers at the Martha's Vineyard Summer Writing Workshops in Massachusetts, where educators were encouraged to write along with their students. He has been a classroom teacher since 1977, and he currently works as Literacy Mentor for the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. He later attended Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where he received his Bachelor of Arts (1976), Bachelor of Education (1977), and Master of Education (1991) degrees. Since then, he has published 13 books and Born in 1955 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Don Aker grew up in rural Hants County. The father of two daughters, he lives in Middleton, Nova Scotia, with his wife, who is his 'first editor.' Don began writing in 1988 after taking a course for language arts teachers at the Martha's Vineyard Summer Writing Workshops in Massachusetts, where educators were encouraged to write along with their students. Opening up to someone may be way more than he can handle.Born in 1955 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Don Aker grew up in rural Hants County. Until now, the no-talking thing has been working for Jace, who has kept a secret from everyone - including himself - for nearly a year.

Nothing new there - no one in his family has been talking much after what happened to his older brother, Stefan. Then he meets Kate, who he thinks might be just the person to help him with his “problem.” If only he knew what to say to her. On the other hand, the fact that he’s travelling with his mother, his aunt and his nine-year-old autistic brother just about kills that bet. The fact that he’s only days away from turning 18 and still a virgin has Jace spooked, and he figures that Playa del Carmen’s golden beaches draped with equally golden girls should increase his odds of success. Just dumped by his girlfriend, Jace Antonakos has recorded a proclamation in a notebook his English teacher made him take on his winter vacation to the Mayan Riviera: I’m going to Mexico to get laid.

The space between by don aker