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Odette Roy Fombrun has been a prolific writer throughout her life. Her schoolbooks on civicism, history, and geography have been a staple in Haitian schools since her first book published in 1949. Most recently, her series of mystery novels have been a popular hit with children.

Besides her educational writing, Mrs. Fombrun has been a regular commentator about the social and political situation in Haiti. She has published hundreds of editorials in local and foreign media, as well as articles in a variety of academic publications.

We have classified the main body of her extensive work into main categories here, many of which can be ordered directly online.

Mrs. Odette Roy Fombrun has donated all royalties and proceeds from sales of her books to the FORF.

All of the books authored by Mrs. Odette Roy Fombrun listed here can be ordered individually or in bulk from FORF and gifted to needy schools or institutions in Haiti. If you are interested in making such a donation of books, please contact us directly for pricing information and logistics at: info@forfhaiti.org.
 
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"Je Crois, Oui, Je Crois."

A position statement by Mrs. Odette Roy Fombrun describing her deep belief that a brighter future for Haiti depends on fostering education of its youth and a deeper collaboration with the Haitian diaspora to promote ‘Touris Lakaye’.
 

Roy Fombrun

A documentary profile of Mrs. Odette Roy Fombrun.
 

L'Arbre de la liberté, Haïti

A documentary film created by Maxence Denis (2004) that features extensive commentary by Mrs. Odette Roy Fombrun regarding the native Indian populations of Haiti and their cultural beliefs and practices.