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.”

GIVEAWAY

To enter for a chance to win one of five copies of “Verb Animate,” email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com with the subject line, “Verb Animate giveaway” by December 18. We will randomly select five winners and notify them via email.

RESOURCES

·         Heid E. Erdrich’s website

·         Explore Heid’s books

·         “Little Big Bully”

·         “Verb Animate: Poetry and Prompts from Collaborative Acts”

·         Loft Literary Center Poetry Apprenticeship

·         Minnesota Native American Lives Series

·         Birchbark Books

·         Books are Good Medicine Instagram

·         Books are Good Medicine YouTube channel

Questions or comments? Email us at info@booksaregoodmedicine.com.

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