Louise Erdrich is an American novelist and poet. She has also authored children’s books that feature Native American characters and related themes. She’s an incredibly important writer and part of the second wave of the Native American Renaissance. Some of her best-known works are Plague of Doves, The Round House, and The Night Watchman.
‘Dear John Wayne’ by Louise Erdrich is a poem that engages with themes of history, cultural conflict, and identity. It’s also known for its portrayal of Native Americans in popular media.
August and the drive-in picture is packed.
We lounge on the hood of the Pontiac
surrounded by the slow-burning spirals they sell
at the window, to vanquish the hordes of mosquitoes
‘Indian Boarding School: The Runaways’ by Louise Erdrich is an incredibly moving poem. In it, the poet details the lives of children forced to live at a Native American boarding school.
‘Windigo’ by Louise Erdrich is a disturbing poem. In it, the poet depicts a menacing interaction between the mythical windigo and a child.
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