Find literary voice through regionalism in this workshop with Oscar Hokeah. Learn how Hokeah developed a Kiowa-specific and Cherokee-specific voice in Calling for a Blanket Dance, taking into account cultural and community nuances and influences from regional dialects. Then, discuss how you can incorporate Hokeah’s strategies into your own writing.

Registration is required.

This programming/project is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts

Fort Collins Book Fest is a free annual festival celebrating literature and social conversation. This year's festival takes place February 1-19. To learn more, visit www.focobookfest.org.