4 Native American writer Joy Harjo is the next U.S. Poet Laureate

… The 68-year-old Native American writer first felt that … new pulpit to humanize Native Americans for a country that … resurgence of appreciation for Native American writers. Louise Erdrich won … , “There There,” about Native Americans living in modern-day Oakland …… The 68-year-old Native American writer first felt that … new pulpit to humanize Native Americans for a country that … resurgence of appreciation for Native American writers. Louise Erdrich won … , “There There,” about Native Americans living in modern-day Oakland …