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WED · MAY 20 · 6:30 PM
05·20

Joy Harjo: Girl Warrior - On Coming of Age

ft. Joy Harjo, Sherman Funmaker

Grand Hall Center Milwaukee· James W. Pihos Cultural Center, 9400 W Congress St
0+ · RSVP Required
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Joy Harjo shares her journey in "Girl Warrior" with insights on ancestry and resilience.

Part I

The details

About this event

Joy Harjo, a celebrated poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate, will be at the Milwaukee Public Library to discuss her latest memoir, "Girl Warrior." This event promises a rich conversation about themes like ancestry, resilience, and the journey of coming of age. Harjo's unique perspective as a member of the Muscogee Nation adds depth to her storytelling, making this a must-attend for those interested in cultural narratives and personal growth.

Harjo's work is known for its lyrical beauty and profound insights, and this evening will be no exception. Her conversation with Sherman Funmaker will explore pivotal life moments and the power of creativity and empathy. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, this event offers a chance to engage with one of America's most esteemed poets.

From the organizer

Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, Milwaukee Public Library, and Boswell Book Company present an evening with Joy Harjo, former Poet Laureate of the United States. Harjo appears for a conversation about her most recent memoir, Girl Warrior. For this event, she'll chat with Ho-Chunk writer Sherman Funmaker.
— Boswell Book Company and Elmbrook Schools

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Free RSVP required to attend.

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to find seating at Milwaukee Public Library Centennial Hall. The venue can fill up quickly for popular authors like Joy Harjo, and you'll want a good spot for the conversation.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
IntimateArtsySpiritualNostalgic
AcademiaArt SceneQueer
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Local writers and poets, students and academics interested in literature and cultural studies, members of the Native American community and allies, individuals interested in social justice and community issues, and book lovers and supporters of the arts.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

A memory

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