"Nye once again deftly charts the world through verse."-Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) "A beautifully constructed, thoughtful,
and inspiring collection."-School Library Journal (starred review)
Young People's Poet Laureate and National Book Award Finalist Naomi
Shihab Nye's uncommon and unforgettable voice offers readers peace,
humor, inspiration, and solace. This volume of almost one hundred
original poems is a stunning and engaging tribute to the diverse
voices past and present that comfort us, compel us, lead us, and
give us hope. "I think the air is full of voices. If we slow down
and practice listening, we hear those voices better. They live on
in us. Inspiration? We need it every day. We deserve it. It is
essential, like food, water, clean air, shelter. Here are some
poems celebrating the voices that have changed my life and continue
to do so."-Naomi Shihab Nye, Award-winning poet and author Voices
in the Air is a collection of almost one hundred original poems
written by the award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye in honor of the
artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people, and
diverse luminaries from past and present who inspire her and us.
Full of words of encouragement, solace, and hope, this collection
offers a message of peace and empathy. Voices in the Air focuses on
the inspirational people who strengthen and motivate us to create,
to open our hearts, and to live rewarding and graceful lives. With
short informational bios about the influential figures behind each
poem, and a transcendent introduction by the poet, this is a
collection to cherish, read again and again, and share with others.
Featuring black-and-white spot art throughout, as well as brief
bios of the "voices," an index, and an introduction by the author.
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