Gordon Henry (poet) facts for kids
Gordon Henry Jr. (born in 1955) is a talented writer. He writes both poems and stories.
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About Gordon Henry Jr.
Early Life and Education
Gordon Henry Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota. The Ojibwe are a Native American group. He studied literature at the University of North Dakota. There, he earned his PhD degree.
His Work as a Professor
Today, Gordon Henry Jr. teaches English at Michigan State University. His writing has been celebrated there. Michigan State University has a special series called the Michigan Writers Series. This series highlights important writers from the state.
His Books and Stories
Gordon Henry Jr. has written several books. His first novel is called The Light People. It came out in 1994. This book shares stories about the Chippewa way of life and culture. Its style is like the traditional Ojibwe way of telling stories out loud.
He also helped write a textbook called Ojibwa. Gordon Henry Jr. has published two books of poetry. The first one is The Failure of Certain Charms. His second poetry collection, "Spirit Matters", was published in 2022. He has also written many short stories and poems. These have appeared in different magazines and collections.
