<p>Critically acclaimed poet, Joy Harjo, reminisces on her life and upbringing which culminated in her appointment as US Poet Laureate from 2019-2022. Known for her reflective poetry focusing on language, mythology and remembrance, Harjo discusses her relationship to storytelling and creativity and how it has impacted her life.</p>

Critically acclaimed poet, Joy Harjo, reminisces on her life and upbringing which culminated in her appointment as US Poet Laureate from 2019-2022. Known for her reflective poetry focusing on language, mythology and remembrance, Harjo discusses her relationship to storytelling and creativity and how it has impacted her life.

Joy Harjo: The Power of Poetry

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Life Stories is a nonprofit that creates and distributes documentary films and educational resources about people whose lives inspire meaningful change. Its flagship series, The Thread, is a documentary interview series in which exceptional individuals share the different paths they have taken to lead meaningful lives. New episodes of The Thread will premier through January '25. The series features interviews with Gloria Estefan, Martin Sheen, Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander, Tony Hawk, Katie Couric, Mitt Romney, and other notable figures. Learn more at LifeStories.org.

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