Before becoming a storyteller and an author, Aubrey Davis worked as a logger, farmer, salesman, and teacher. In his travels across Europe and North Africa, he discovered traditional folktales.

"The best of them puzzled, shocked, and delighted me," says Aubrey. "They were bottomless. They helped me see the world and myself in fresh, new ways. They made me think like I’d never thought before."

For over 25 years, Aubrey has told stories to people of all ages. He has performed and conducted workshops across Canada and the U.S. Although now retired from teaching, he taught an oral language program to primary and special needs students for 17 years.

The latest of his four published books, Bagels for Benny, has won multiple awards, including the Sydney Taylor Award and the Canadian Jewish Book Award (children’s literature). Aubrey also wrote the screenplay for Sheldon Cohen’s animated film "The Three Wishes." A forthcoming title, A Hen for Izzy Pippik, will be published in 2010.

Aubrey lives in Toronto with wife, storyteller Sandra Carpenter-Davis, and their dog, JojoBella. His two married children and granddaughter live nearby.

Website: http://www.aubreydavis.com