Oregon Trailings The Formative Years

A collection of villanelles highlighting growing up in the Pacific Northwest. The narrator is a child of California immigrants who bring their family to Oregon for their formative years.

Kerry Mohnike is a poet whose deeply resonant work traverses themes of family, the natural world, and the elusive nature of memory, all rooted in the distinct landscapes of her Pacific Northwest and California upbringing. In addition to her creative work, Mohnike brings a professional background as an educator in English literature and writing. She holds a Masters in Education and is a National Board Certified Teacher of English/Language Arts.