Episode 17: Author Talk: Poetry with Heid E. Erdrich
Odia and Allison sit down with Ojibwe writer and Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich. Heid is the city’s first-ever poet laureate, has written several books and taught writing for many years. She is the author of seven collections of poetry, the most recent of which is “Little Big Bully.” Heid has also curated exhibits, produced short films and installations, and spoken at many events. In this episode, she shares highlights about her work, what being a poet laureate means and her brand-new book “Verb Animate.”
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RESOURCES
· “Verb Animate: Poetry and Prompts from Collaborative Acts”
· Loft Literary Center Poetry Apprenticeship
· Minnesota Native American Lives Series
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· Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel
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