Voices in the Air

Voices in the Air
Author :
Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 186
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062691866
ISBN-13 : 0062691864
Rating : 4/5 (864 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Voices in the Air by : Naomi Shihab Nye

Download or read book Voices in the Air written by Naomi Shihab Nye and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.


Voices in the Air Related Books

Voices in the Air
Language: en
Pages: 186
Authors: Naomi Shihab Nye
Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-02-13 - Publisher: HarperCollins

GET EBOOK

“Nye once again deftly charts the world through verse.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A beautifully constructed, thoughtful, and inspiring collection
A Bit of Air
Language: en
Pages: 148
Authors: Walid Taher
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-11-15 - Publisher: University of Texas Press

GET EBOOK

Award-winning Egyptian children's author and illustrator Walid Taher targets a wider audience with A Bit of Air. Inspired by the long tradition of Egyptian coll
Vultures in the Air
Language: en
Pages: 168
Authors: Zaynab Alkali
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 1995 - Publisher:

GET EBOOK

"This book is the result of a joint project organized by the Swiss Embassy, the ANA (Association of Nigerian Authors) and NÀWÁO Productions (Switzerland). As
Voices in the Air 1939-1945
Language: en
Pages: 562
Authors: Laddie Lucas
Categories: World War, 1939-1945
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003 - Publisher: Random House

GET EBOOK

Tells the story of the air battles of the Second World War in the voices of those who took part. Drawn largely in the writings of the combatants themselves from
Voices of the Rainbow
Language: en
Pages: 350
Authors: Kenneth Rosen
Categories: Poetry
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-02 - Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

GET EBOOK

A collection of contemporary poetry by Native Americans.