Poetry 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…
Poetry 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.