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 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
Apr 09 Watch Weekly Poem: Katherine Larson Reads 'Metamorphosis' Katherine Larson reads her poem "Metamorphosis," from her book "Radial Symmetry."… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch Weekly Poem: Michael Dumanis Reads 'Revisionist History' Michael Dumanis reads "Revisionist History" from his book "My Soviet Union."… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch Remembering 'Brilliant' Banjo Player Earl Scruggs, Poet Adrienne Rich Remembering 'Brilliant' Banjo Player Earl Scruggs, Feminist Poet Adrienne Rich… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch Weekly Poem: Sean Thomas Dougherty Reads 'Arias' Sean Thomas Dougherty reads "Arias" from his book "Sasha Sings the Laundry on the Line."… Continue watching