The Talking Stick is a decade-old publication of the Jackpine Writers' Bloc. Go to their website to find out more about how the Talking Stick started and what the group does. The Talking Stick is a collaberation of poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction. Proud to be written and entirely produced by writers and artists of Minnesota, The Talking Stick is a northern treasure. You can enjoy the book in the comfort of your own home by buying a volume here or in one of the many Minnesota book stores that carries it.

To find a volume you might be interested in buying you can browse the navigation to the left. Each volume page has information about the book, date printed, table of contents, credits and the list of winners.


The talking stick is a Native American traditition used to faciliatate an orderly discussion. Usually speakers are arranged in a talking circle and the stick is passed from hand to hand as the discussion progresses. It encourages all to speak and allows each person to speak without interruption. The talking stick brings all natural elements together to guide and direct the talking circle. The stick is made of wood, decorated with feathers or fur, beads or paint, or a combination of all.