The Invention of Lefse

Larry Woiwode was born in Carrington, North Dakota on October 30, 1941. He went to the University of Illinois, but did not graduate. His short stories and poetry appeared in several magazines including Harper's, Partisan Review, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker. His first novel, What I'm Going to Do, I Think, was published in 1969. His other novels included Beyond the Bedroom Wall: A Family Album, Poppa John, Born Brothers, and Indian Affairs. His short story collections include The Neumiller Stories and Silent Passengers. He also wrote a collection of poems entitled Even Tide. He was named North Dakota Poet Laureate in 1995.

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