Thank you!

September 30, 2025

Nancy Bo Flood author Badger Clark Poetry Wrangler South Dakota Festival of Books 2025South Dakota Humanities Council, thank you! What a gift to be part of your 2025 Festival of Books, a gathering of authors, illustrators, families, and all sorts of folks who enjoy and celebrate all sorts of books. A special thank you to the South Dakota Historical Society Press, for transforming my biography of Badger Clark, celebrated cowboy poet, into a beautiful picture book, Badger Clark, Poetry Wrangler, illustrated by Jeanne Bowman.

What a warm welcome I felt from everyone including an invitation from the South Dakota State Poetry Society to be part of an honorary award recognizing the contributions of Badger Clark. For two full days I enjoyed hearing new information that opened my eyes and touched my heart.

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Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more...