Joseph Bruchac

Historical Fiction Native American Young Adult
  • Joseph Bruchac is an Abenaki author, educator, and storyteller from New York.

  • With over 70 books to his name, Bruchac's writing often draws from his Native American heritage and the Adirondack region.

  • He holds degrees from Cornell, Syracuse, and the Union Institute of Ohio.

  • Bruchac has received numerous awards for his work, including the American Book Award and the Native Writers Circle of the Americas Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • He is actively involved in preserving Abenaki culture and language, and frequently performs as a storyteller at events across the United States and Europe.

Books by Joseph Bruchac