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Joseph Bruchac
Joseph Bruchac was raised by his grandparents, who ran a general store; his grandfather was part Abenaki Indian. Over time, Bruchac learned about his Native heritage, and it became the basis for his many books for children, including Children of the Longhouse, Hidden Roots, and Eagle Song. Author Michelle Parker-Rock interviewed Joseph Bruchac, who talked about how he grew up, how he learned to be a writer, what inspires him, and how he works today. He also offers advice to kids who want to write too. Includes many quotes and family photographs.
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There are just so many ways to appreciate and share this biography of Joseph Bruchac, whether one takes a socio-cultural viewpoint, in which one looks at the ways Bruchacs family endured prejudice, or a writers viewpoint, in which one looks at the experiences Bruchac had that led to and continue to feed his need to write. Greatly influenced by his Abenaki heritage and love of nature, we learn that Bruchac attended Cornell University for its wildlife conservation program, but switched to its writing program in his junior year. We also learn that he, like many authors, suffered doubt and a crisis in purpose when he encountered a professor in his graduate program who did not approve of his writing: I was so distressed by the end of the semester that I burned everything Id written in a fire and smashed my typewriter. Fortunately for us, Bruchac found his writing mojo and continues to tell his Native American stories. An inspiring biography., Children's Literature
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