She is the author of nine poetry collections, most recently An American Sunrise, and a memoir, Crazy Brave. Poet Laureate, is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Each section begins with a poem from traditional oral literatures and closes with emerging poets, ranging from Eleazar, a 17th century Native student at Harvard, to Jake Skeets, a young Diné poet born in 1991, and including renowned writers such as Luci Tapahanso, Natalie Diaz, Layli Long Soldier and Ray Young Bear. Scott Momaday, the book contains powerful introductions from contributing editors who represent the five geographically organized sections. Opening with a blessing from Pulitzer Prize–winner N. This landmark anthology celebrates the indigenous peoples of North America, the first poets of this country, whose literary traditions stretch back centuries. When the Light of the World Was Subdued is a collection of poetry from more than 160 writers, who represent nearly 100 indigenous nations. Norton & Company, 2020) by LeAnne Howe, Jennifer Elise Foerster, Joy Harjo

When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry

We also recognize Cathy Park Hong’s collection of poetry called Minor Feelings. This month we recognize National Poetry Month and Native Americans in light of Native American Sunday, including Joy Harjo, the first Native American named Poet Laureate of the United States in 2019.

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