Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/poetry/poet-naomi-shihab-nye-telling-a-story-helped-us-figure-out-who-we-were Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Poet Naomi Shihab Nye: ‘Telling a Story Helped Us Figure Out Who We Were’ Poetry Apr 12, 2012 6:28 PM EDT 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. Read the full transcript here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
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. Read the full transcript here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now