A new edition of the beloved volume by Joy Harjo, one of our foremost Native American poets. This seminal collection showcases Harjo's distinctive voice as she explores themes of identity, survival, and transformation through powerful imagery and Indigenous perspectives. Her poems move between the personal and the mythic, creating a landscape where horses become symbols of freedom, strength, and spiritual connection.

Why We Picked It: Because this collection established Harjo as an essential voice in American poetry. Her ability to weave Indigenous traditions with contemporary experience creates poems that are both timeless and urgently relevant.

Details: • Author: Joy Harjo • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: December 17, 2008 • ISBN: 039333421X