Follow the Blackbirds Hidatsa Poet Laureate

Poet Laureate

Most of the continent's indigenous peoples

on our relationship to the animal world

the vital deep dialogues

The Oprah Magazine

Follow the Blackbirds Hidatsa Poet LaureateIn language as perceptive as it is poignant, poet Gwen Nell Westerman builds a world in words that reflects the past, present, and future of the Dakota people. An intricate balance between the singularity of personal experience and the unity of collective longing, Follow the Blackbirds speaks to the affection and appreciation a contemporary poet feels for her family, community, and environment. With touches of humor and the occasional sharp cultural