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2013 NSK Neustadt Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye

Naomi Shihab Nye is the author or editor of more than thirty books, one of which—19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East—was a finalist for the National Book Award. Her novel Habibi, which members of the jury read when selecting her for the NSK Prize, has been translated into five languages and received five “Best Book” awards. Her most recent collections include There Is No Long Distance Now (short stories) and Transfer (poems).

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  • Business

    By Naomi Shihab Nye
    Naomi Shihab Nye
    Photo by Pieter Stockmans“Syrian refugees go about their business in a refugee camp in Mafraq, Jordan . . .” Ropes on poles, jeans & shirt…

  • Arabs in Finland

    By Naomi Shihab Nye
    Naomi Shihab Nye
    Photo by Kables/FlickrTheir language rolls out, soft carpet in front of them.Strolling slowly beneath trees, men in white shirts, belts, baggy trousers,women in scarves,glinting cigaret…
  • Daniel Simon

    Editor’s Note

    By Daniel Simon
    Daniel Simon
    It is as if the world broke off. Why did it break off? Because the myth ended. – Anne Carson, preface to Grief Lessons: Four Plays by EuripidesFor those who subscri…