GERALD AND LORETTA HAUSMAN

BIOGRAPHY I BOOKS I PRESENTATIONS I BOOK ORDERING

Born in Baltimore, Maryland

in 1945, Gerald Hausman grew

up in New Jersey and Massachusetts. He graduated

from college in New Mexico and

continued to live there for two

decades. During that time, he

had a summer residence on the

island of Jamaica where he and

his wife, Loretta, founded a

school for creative writing. Mr.

Hausman has lived in Bokeelia,

Florida since 1994. In addition

to his many books about Native

America, Gerald Hausman has

written extensively about animal

mythology. His work as a

folklorist has earned him many

national and international honors.

Gerald Hausman is a frequent storyteller at university writers' programs and at young authors' conferences. Recently, he performed at the Young Authors Conference in Kaiserslautern, Germany as a guest of the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. His lively presentations, complete with a myriad of sound effects, have earned him praise from storytellers, speakers, writers, and listeners. Here are some remarks that some listeners have said about Mr. Hausman's live storytelling.....

"Gerald Hausman displays a deeper understanding of the natural world than most writers of our generation."
-Joseph Bruchac, Native American Storyteller

"He awakens, not only the poet's skill and sensitivity, but also our own nature, power and inherent divinity..."
-Dr. Michael W. Fox, Vice President 
The Humane Society of the United States

"Your students are indeed fortunate to have someone in their midst who can communicate enthusiasm for learning - the greatest lesson a school could ever teach."
-Fred Rogers/Mr. Rogers ' Neighborhood

Mr. Hausman's books have also been warmly received and have been on such prestigious lists as the Bank Street College of Education Best Books, the Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, the CBC's National Council for Social Studies Best Books, the New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age, School Library Journal's Sleepers list, the American Bookseller's Pick of the List. A recent title, Time Swimmer, has been described as *an interesting look at Caribbean culture with a nice message about the power of words and storytelling* by The Bookbag. Furthermore, Three Little Birds is now being considered for animation and a video game. An app e-book he produced for Apple which will be released soon on iPhone.

Here is an interview and video clip of Gerald Hausman on Stay Thirsty Media.