This is a somewhat extensive biography of Joy Harjo. I skipped to the sidelights section because it gives more important information about Harjo's writing influences. The sidelights section also provides commentary about Harjo's books and poetry from critics-incorporates direct quotes.
This is a great biography! ;) It gives the specific and influential events of Joy Harjo's career. Also includes helpful explanations of Harjo's writing style.
This is a broadcast transcript of Joy Harjo's essay for This I Believe The broadcast starts off with a brief introduction of Joy Harjo. Then includes Joy's essay. I suggest listening to the broadcast, it is more effective when you actually listen to Joy.
A supportive and congratulatory essay about Joy Harjo's unique style of combining her Native American traditions to create a new view of the American landscape.
An overview of Joy Harjo's early life and career. Includes sections of some of her poems followed by commentary on the relevance of Joy's various themes in her works.
This is an interview with Nikki Giovanni. It discusses what influences her writing. She talks about other authors and poets and how they influence her.
This is a short biography about Nikki Giovanni. The main topics that it covers is are her personal life briefly and then her major works. It is also has reviews of her work. The bibliography includes many websites that would help further research.
