What is Naomi Shihab Nye's middle name?
Shihab
Naomi Shihab Nye date of birth:
March 12, 1952
How old is Naomi Shihab Nye?
74
Where was Naomi Shihab Nye born?
St. Louis, Missouri
What is Naomi Shihab Nye nationality?
American
What is Naomi Shihab Nye's occupation?
Poet, Songwriter
What genre is Naomi Shihab Nye's work?
Poetry
Short Biography
Naomi Shihab Nye (born March 12, 1952) is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and an American mother. Although she calls herself a "wandering poet", she refers to San Antonio as her home. She says a visit to her grandmother in the village of Sinjil was a life-changing experience. Nye was the recipient of the 2013 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature.