Mark Turcotte facts for kids

Mark Turcotte, born in 1958, is a talented Native American poet. He writes amazing poems that often share stories and feelings. He has published two main books of poetry, Exploding Chippewas and Feathered Heart. He also wrote a shorter book called Road Noise. This book was even translated into French! Mark Turcotte is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. This is a Native American tribe.

Today, Mark Turcotte teaches English at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. He is a visiting assistant professor there. This means he shares his knowledge of writing and poetry with university students.

Mark Turcotte's Books

Mark Turcotte has written several books of poetry. His works often explore themes related to his heritage and experiences.

• Songs of Our Ancestors: Poems About Native Americans (1995): Mark Turcotte wrote this book with Kathleen S. Presnell. It is a collection of poems about Native Americans.
• The Feathered Heart (1998): This is one of his poetry books. Kathleen Presnell also helped by creating illustrations for this book.
• Road Noise: A Poem (1998): This short book, also known as a chapbook, contains a single long poem. It was translated into French by the author Dominique Falkner. Kathleen Presnell created the cover art for this book.
• Exploding Chippewas (2002): This is another one of his well-known poetry books. It features many of his powerful poems.