Allen Sockabasin

Allen Sockabasin is a Passamaquoddy who devotes much of his time to teaching and preserving the Passamaquoddy language.  A master musician, he has written, performed, and recorded Passamaquoddy stories and songs.  He has been a tribal governor, a member of the tribal council, director of child welfare for his tribe, and a health educator.  In 2010, he received the Sampson Center Catalyst for Change Award, which recognizes those who work for human and civil rights in Maine. His is the father of five grown children and a young son named Zoo Sap.

Allen Sockabasin

Allen Sockabasin is a Passamaquoddy who devotes much of his time to teaching and preserving the Passamaquoddy language.  A master musician, he has written, performed, and recorded Passamaquoddy stories and songs.  He has been a tribal governor, a member of the tribal council, director of child welfare for his tribe, and a health educator.  In 2010, he received the Sampson Center Catalyst for Change Award, which recognizes those who work for human and civil rights in Maine. His is the father of five grown children and a young son named Zoo Sap.

Books by Allen Sockabasin

  • Thanks to the Animals: 10th Anniversary Edition

    Allen Sockabasin, Rebekah Raye

    Paperback, 2019

    Named one of the Top 10 Native American Books for Elementary Schools by American Indians in Children's Literature

    Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to...

  • Thanks to the Animals: 10th Anniversary Edition

    Allen Sockabasin, Rebekah Raye

    E Book, 2019

    Named one of the Top 10 Native American Books for Elementary Schools by American Indians in Children's Literature

    Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to...

  • Thanks to the Animals

    Allen Sockabasin, Rebekah Raye

    Board Book, 2022

    Named one of the Top 10 Native American Books for Elementary Schools by American Indians in Children's Literature

    Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to...