​Rivers of Ink: Literary Reflections on the Penobscot brings together 61 Maine writers examining the Penobscot River’s influence on the region’s history, culture, and daily life. With an introduction by Sherri Mitchell Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset of the Penobscot Nation, the anthology blends essays, fiction, and poetry that trace the river’s legacy and its role today.

The collection highlights the Penobscot’s industrial past, personal significance, and current environmental challenges.

$1 from every sale supports Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters and their “A Monumental Welcome” campaign, funding a new visitor station, key projects, and Wabanaki-led initiatives.

Edited by Steven Long
Introduction by Sherri Mitchell Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset
Softcover: 978-1-961905-03-0 | $14.95
E-book: 978-1-961905-02-3 | $3.99
December 2023 | 208 pages

Finalist for the Maine Literary Awards 2024

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