Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners

Voices in the Air is a collection of almost one hundred original poems written by Naomi Shihab Nye to honor the artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people, and diverse luminaries who inspire her and us. The book offers a message of peace and empathy and is filled with words of encouragement, solace, and hope. It features black-and-white spot art throughout, brief bios of the "voices," an index, and an introduction by the author.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

“Nye once again deftly charts the world through verse.”— Kirkus Reviews

A beautifully constructed, thoughtful, and inspiring collection.

Young Peoples Poet Laureate and National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nyes 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.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 149 x 217 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062691842