Ron Charach
BIO
Biography

After 10 books of poetry for adults, a satirical novel that foretold the rise of a Trump & Company, and literally hundreds of published letters in Canadian and American newspapers, Ron is now a children's author. His most recent kids' book is Robots in the Diner, a Becky Murphy Mystery, which followed his re-imagining of the English classic poem Who Killed Cock Robin?, which he will be taking into the schools. WKCR? offers a vocabulary around death, dying and the honours accorded to the deceased. It features Ron's trademark witty verse and spectacular illustrations by twin sisters, Patrica and, yes, Robin Dewitt. These books are available at the Friesen Press bookstore and very reasonably priced. Any child, or parent or grandparent who has lost a loved one, is in danger of losing one, or has even attended a funeral, will resonate with WKCR?. Ron is currently completing his second Becky Murphy Mystery, also set in Kitchener ON, titled The Stolen City Names.

https://books.friesenpress.com/store

ADDRESS
City: Toronto, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Who Killed Cock Robin?
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2025
Title
Timothy Barbour's Nose
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2025
Title
Lemily by the Sea
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2021
Title
Christopher Sproyngeez and Deedlekin Doll
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2021
Title
Robots in the Diner
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2025
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Canadian Jewish Book Award (poetry)
Publication
Dungenessque (poetry for adults
Year
2001
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
any
Presentation Genre
poetry or satirical prose
Presentation Length
an hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Would be anchored by my own books

Presentation Fee(s)
Would be expected to match Canada Council fee, but could slide a bit
School presentation details
Audience Size
any size
Intended Audience
5 and up
Presentation Length
an hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

would be anchored with selections from my own books

Presentation Fee(s)
Would hopefully match Canada Council fee obtained via TWUC
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes