David Jones studied biology at the University of British Columbia and has written for Photo Life and The Knowledge Network. Baboon: A Novel was shortlisted for the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize in 2008.

BOOKS:

Ducks (Whitecap Books, 1999).
Whales (Whitecap)
North American Wildlife (Whitecap 2006 $29.95)
Baboon: A Novel (Annick 2007).

[BCBW 2004 / 2008] "Photography" "Natural History"

Review of the author's work by BC Studies:
Schooling and Society in 20th Century British Columbia