John L. Bouchard (born in 1967) was born in Baudette, Minnesota, to Canadian parents, grew up in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, and moved to America in 1986. He is currently a teacher and coach in Dodge City, Kansas. His first book, "A Taste of Soda," is about a social misfit who falls in love with a popular girl. "Tunnel Hill" is the sequel. In 2008 "Mr. Martin Gets Even," a book about bullying was released.