Apr 13 Conversation: Philippe Falardeau’s ‘Monsieur Lazhar’ By Tom LeGro After the suicide of a teacher in a Montreal middle-school, a class of grieving students is thrown together with an Algerian immigrant with tragic secrets of his own and who becomes their new teacher. The film, "Monsieur Lazhar," directed by… Continue reading
Apr 13 The Daily Frame A security guard stands near a candle sculpture by Urs Fischer during Friday's press preview of the Swiss artist's upcoming solo show at Palazzo Grassi in Venice, Italy. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 4:58 Poet Naomi Shihab Nye: ‘Telling a Story Helped Us Figure Out Who We Were’ Poet Naomi Shihab Nye: 'Telling a Story Helped Us Figure Out Who We Were'… Continue watching
Apr 12 Poet Naomi Shihab Nye: ‘Telling a Story Helped Us Figure Out Who We Were’ Naomi Shihab Nye is author of more than 25 volumes and winner of numerous awards. She was recently elected to the Board of Chancellors of the Academy of American Poets and regularly conducts writing workshops around the country for young… Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch Trayvon Martin Case: Will Zimmerman Face a Jury? George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer arrested in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, made his first appearance before a Florida judge Thursday. Judy Woodruff, Lynn Whitfield, city attorney for Hallandale Beach, Fla., and the University of Miami School of… Continue watching
Apr 12 Naomi Shihab Nye Reads ‘Cinco de Mayo’ and Other Poems When shaping verse, poet Naomi Shihab Nye reflects on her Palestinian heritage, family and the power of humanity. Nye discusses her most recent compilation of work, "Transfer," and what inspires her to continue crafting thoughtful and expressive poems. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch Extended Interview: Naomi Shihab Nye Poet Naomi Shihab Nye talks more about her work and teaching poetry. Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch Naomi Shihab Nye Reads Two Poems Poet Naomi Shihab Nye reads "Hello Palestine" and "Cinco de Mayo."… Continue watching
Apr 12 On Thursday’s NewsHour: Naomi Shihab Nye Naomi Shihab Nye reads two poems: "Hello Palestine" and "Cinco de Mayo."… Continue reading