Rock, Piles Along the Eddy, is the second poetry collection by Inupiaq and Tlingit poet, storyteller and playwright Ishmael Hope. Through his poetry, Ishmael Hope “elevates Indigenous thought and lifeways, intermingling the landscapes of personal experience, cultural knowledge, stories, and familial connections and the spirit and character of land and sea." (Ishmael Reed Publishing Company Press). Ishmael Hope served as a lead writer for the award winning video game Never Alone and he is author of the poetry collection Courtesans of Flounder Hill. He shares his poetry, presents on his culture and engages in artistic projects around the nation, while deeply participating in the cultural life of his people. He received his BLA from UAS and is currently pursuing his MFA with the Institute of American Indian Arts. He lives in Juneau with his wife Lily and four children.