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Interview with internationally known poet, writer, and musician Joy Harjo.
Member of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation, Joy Harjo is an internationally known poet, writer, and musician. Known for her passionate, musical "spoken word" performances of her work, which often include her playing the saxophone, Joy has written seven books of poetry and released three award-winning CDs. One of her best known and most beloved books She Had Some Horses (1983) is being re-released by W.W. Norton this year.
But it’s her latest book, For a Girl Becoming, scheduled for release on October 15th, that really caught the attention of The LA Books Examiner.
Beautifully illustrated in watercolor and pastel (on wood panel) by artist Mercedes McDonald, For A Girl Becoming’s rich, colorful images are a great match for Joy’s captivating poetry in this timeless tale that highlights a girl’s journey from birth and youth all the way to womanhood. Loving and positive, the story celebrates the milestones of life with the themes that appear again and again in the best of Harjo’s work: family, community, nature, and strength.
Readthe full review and interview at LA Books Examiner.
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