Joseph Bruchac, coauthor of The Keepers of the Earth series, is a nationally acclaimed Native American storyteller and writer who has authored more than 70 books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for adults and children. He lives in upstate New York. James Bruchac is a renowned storyteller, authora nd accomplished tracker. He is the director of the Ndakinna Wilderness Project and teaches in numerous schools throughout the Capital Region.