David McGrath, a 1996 Boston College alumnus, is a brain cancer survivor, educator, stand-up comedian, and host of “The WWIM (Women Who Inspire Me) Podcast.” In 2024, he published his first children’s book, If You Give a Dave a Darth. Written and illustrated by McGrath, If You Give a Dave a Darth is a whimsical tale that captures the boundless imagination and energy of a child. McGrath also is a published poet. His poetry collections include Poetry Anthology 1990–2020, Blue Star Poems, and Poems from a Tragic Comic.