Naomi Shihab Nye

Naomi Shihab Nye is an American poet, editor, songwriter, and novelist.
* She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Palestinian father and an American mother.
* She began composing her first poetry at the age of six.
* She has published over 30 volumes of poetry, young-adult fiction, picture books, and novels.
* She received the 2013 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature in honor of her entire body of work as a writer.
* In 2019, the Poetry Foundation designated her the Young People's Poet Laureate for the 2019–21 term.
* She is a recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle.
* She is a passionate advocate for peace and understanding.
* She is a role model for young writers and artists around the world.