Dave Whamond’s work has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Politico, and more. He has illustrated over 50 books, including four for Robert Munsch. Dave also wrote the Oddrey series, “My Think-a-ma-jink,” and “Rosie’s Glasses.” His daily syndicated comic, “Reality Check,” has appeared internationally in newspapers and online since 1995. His editorial cartoons are syndicated with Cagle Cartoons. Honors include two Blue Spruce awards, a Silver Birch, and 7 Silver Reuben awards from the National Cartoonists Society. His former high school chose him for a Hall of Fame award (a huge honor … and super weird).
Dave has loved to draw and write stories since he was a kid. His parents would buy huge rolls of newsprint and hang them in the halls for him to draw on. He also drew in the margins of his math homework. Now he draws for a living and has accountants do the math.
Dave graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 1987 and later taught advanced illustration courses there for nine years.
Fun fact: Dave often orders at the drive-through in Homer Simpson’s voice. His kids love it. Hidden talents: Dave is a huge klutz but can catch anything he drops or knocks over with ninja-like reflexes. Guilty pleasures: Kraft Dinner. Annoying habits: Dave (almost) never answers his phone because he is usually eating Kraft Dinner.
Dave lives in Calgary with his wife, two kids, and Aiko the wonder dog.