ELWS Student Published in Book Honoring Poet Laureate

Professional Writing minor Seeley Mangelsen has published a new poem in Bringing Joy: A Local Literary Welcome.  The book, published by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, is an anthology of poetry and art celebrating the work of Muscogee poet, performer, and 23rd United States Poet Laureate, Joy Harjo.

Seeley Mangelsen

Mangelsen, who is majoring in History, hopes to pursue a career in grant writing and healthcare social work.  When asked about the poem and the process of being published in this anthology, Mangelsen said, “I am so grateful to have been a part of this project and it brings me great joy to celebrate Harjo's incredible works with so many other incredible individuals.”

 

The book includes poems by nationally recognized poets like Linda LeGarde Grover and Julie Gard.

 

For more information about the collection, click here https://mlpp.pressbooks.pub/bringingjoy/front-matter/47/

For more information about the Professional Writing Minor, click here https://www.academics.d.umn.edu/professional-writing-minor 

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