Naomi Shihab Nye
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May 8, 2019 |
Photo by Eric Ward on Unsplash May 8, 2019 to Daniel Simon, Editor in Chief, World Literature Today Dear Daniel, It is with great pleasure that I write these words today to thank you... -
August 4, 2014 |
Photo by M./Flickr Today on the phone,first time in thirty years,my friend didn’t know me.Who? Where do you live?Where did we meet?She’s been slipping for a while.I wonder if that’s how God feelsab... -
July 26, 2013 |
There was much talk of the need for various revolutions within the literary world this week, including for modern poetry (again) and for quietness. Also new this week are several literary prize announ... -
June 28, 2013 |From the protests in Turkey to graduation speeches in the U.S., this week’s lit links cover a lot of ground. We’ve also included several upcoming events and dates we think you should be aware of, so m...
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April 15, 2013 |
While we’re celebrating poetry, let’s not overlook the poets who have written for children. Here are five international poets you should know, all of whom have included children’s poetry among their w... -
September 28, 2012Norman, Okla., September 29, 2012 – Naomi Shihab Nye, the author and editor of thirty-three books, has been named laureate of the 2013 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature. The NSK Prize is a...
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