Some storytellers choose a single medium to share their message. Dr. David Hatch has spent his creative career using books, theater, and film to reach audiences through stories that explore hardship, healing, resilience, and hope.
As an author, playwright, and screenwriter, Dr. Hatch has created works that address difficult but important topics, including family trauma, homelessness, personal transformation, and the challenges faced by children and young adults. His storytelling often shines a light on experiences that many people endure in silence, encouraging conversation, understanding, and positive change. Through both fiction and nonfiction, he continues to use the power of storytelling to inspire reflection and resilience.
Visitors to Scottsdale Book Festival 2027 will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Hatch, learn more about his books and creative projects, and discover the many ways he has used writing and the performing arts to connect with audiences.
About the Author
David Hatch, Ph.D.
David Hatch is the author of several impactful books, including Don't Suffer in Silence, Pieces: The Broken Lives of Many People, No More Pain: Truth About Children Who Grew Up in Abusive Families, Teens Speaking Out: Are You Listening?, and The Hundred Fifty-Three (153).
In addition to his literary work, Dr. Hatch is a screenwriter, having written the feature film Pieces. He has also created multiple musical stage plays, including The Will to Survive, I've Got It!—inspired by his personal experience with homelessness and the people he encountered during that time—along with I Gotta Make a Change, What About the Children Now?, and A March Toward the Promised Land.
He is also the playwright of the stage production Pieces.
Visit Dr. David Hatch at Scottsdale Book Festival 2027
Readers interested in stories of perseverance, personal growth, social issues, and the power of overcoming adversity are encouraged to visit Dr. David Hatch during Scottsdale Book Festival 2027. His unique combination of books, stage productions, and screenwriting offers a powerful perspective on the human experience and the importance of hope in the face of life's challenges.
Links
Author Website: www.drdavidahatchbooks.com