Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo is the focus of this brief biography highlighting her poetry which concentrates on celebrating Native American women. See "Joy Harjo Activities" for more materials.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation
This unit examines poetry of the postmodernism period, focusing on the Beat Movement, Black Arts Movement, feminism, and other related movements and periods in recent literary history. An extensive list of authors, time line, video, and...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Joy Harjo
Poet, activist, and musician Joy Harjo became the first Native American United States Poet Laureate in history.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Joy Harjo
Read a biography of Joy Harjo and click on links to her poems and other information about the author.
Other
University of New Mexico: Joy Harjo
Read a quick description of Harjo's work from the University of New Mexico and about other writers who have influenced her. Includes a quote from Harjo, a small photo, & an audio clip of the author!
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Joy Harjo
Quick biography of poet Joy Harjo describing her works and achievements. Includes photograph.