Sue Harrison is the author of six internationally bestselling novels, including "The Ivory Carver Trilogy" - comprising "Mother Earth Father Sky," "My Sister the Moon," and "Brother Wind" - and "The Storyteller Trilogy," which includes "Song of the River," "Cry of the Wind," and "Call Down the Stars." Her works, set in prehistoric Alaska and North America, have been translated into thirteen languages and published in over twenty countries. Harrison's debut novel, "Mother Earth Father Sky," was a national bestseller and selected by the American Library Association as one of 1991's Best Books for Young Adults. Her recent works include "The Midwife's Touch," the first book in "The Wish Thief Trilogy," which was named an Upper Peninsula of Michigan Notable Book and a semi-finalist for the Society of Midland Authors' 2024 Adult Fiction Award, as well as the middle-grade chapter book "Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog."
Born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Harrison drew inspiration from the region's harsh environment and her family's outdoor survival skills. She spent nine years researching Native American cultures, languages, and archaeology before completing her first novel. A summa cum laude graduate of Lake Superior State University with a degree in English Language and Literature, Harrison was named the university's Distinguished Alumna in 1992 and served on its Board of Regents for eight years. Her novels, celebrated for their rich historical detail and immersive storytelling, have been Main Selections for the Literary Guild Book Club and featured by Doubleday Book Club. Harrison continues to reside in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula with her family.