Joy Harjo

More than an autobiography following a strict chronological path and detailing all major events, this book focuses on the role of art in the U.S. poet laureate's life and her development as an artist.

The nation's first Native American poet laureate has a new memoir in which she tells her own story — as well as the story of her sixth-generation grandfather, who was forced from his ancestral land.

Muscogee (Creek) Citizen Joy Harjo has been appointed to a third term as the U.S. Poet Laureate.First appointed as U.S. Poet Laureate in 2019, she's the…

When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through collects the work of more than 160 poets. "A poem opens up time, it opens up memory, it opens up place," says Harjo, U.S. Poet Laureate.

Joy Harjo, the nation's first Native American to serve as Poet Laureate, was appointed to a second term by Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden.

The poet laureate's collection tells a tale of a fierce and ongoing fight for sovereignty, integrity, and basic humanity. It's a plea that Americans take responsibility for what's done in our names.

The new poet laureate of the United States is also the first Native American appointed to the post. We'll talk with Joy Harjo.GuestJoy Harjo is the…

A member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, the 68-year-old poet and musician says she bears "the honor on behalf of the people and my ancestors" and aims to serve as an "ambassador" of the art form.

Poet and musician Joy Harjo, known for drawing upon her Muskogee Creek heritage and the Southwest America landscape, has won a $100,000 prize for lifetime…