David Charpentier, author of The Boy Who Promised Me Horses, has worked in Indian education since 1990. At St. Labre Indian School on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, he taught English and established a college mentoring program. He serves as founder and co-president of the non-profit Bridge Foundation, providing cultural, leadership and educational programs for Native youth in southeastern Montana. Charpentier lives with his wife Mandy in Billings, Montana, where he enjoys running ultra-trail races, mountain biking and playing hockey.

Featured title: The Boy Who Promised Me Horses

Website: https://www.davidjcharpentier.com/

DAVID’S EVENTS:

• Friday, Sept. 20 @ 4:30 p.m. – Author Signing Event – The Oscar, Fishback Studio Theater (154), Brookings
• Saturday, Sept 21 @ 9:00 a.m. – “The Maurice Effect” – How an Unlikely Friendship Led to Connection – The Oscar, Classroom 105, Brookings
• Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 4:30 p.m. – Author Signing Event – The Oscar, Fishback Studio Theater (154), Brookings

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