{"product_id":"9780062691842","title":"Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNye, Naomi Shihab\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/13\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Nye once again deftly charts the world through verse.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A beautifully constructed, thoughtful, and inspiring collection.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoung 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoices in the Air\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoices in the Air\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeaturing black-and-white spot art throughout, as well as brief bios of the “voices,” an index, and an introduction by the author.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world full of noise, these poems offer a space to listen—to the wisdom of others, and the quiet of your own heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspirational Poems for Teens:\u003c\/b\u003e Nearly one hundred original poems from Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye that offer solace, encouragement, and a moment of quiet reflection for every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Tribute to Inspiring Voices:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the artists, writers, historical figures, and ordinary people who changed the world, with short bios accompanying the poems they influenced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Justice Poetry:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful message of peace and empathy that gently explores the deep connections between us, from the streets of Ferguson to the olive groves of Palestine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Guide to Finding Your Voice:\u003c\/b\u003e A perfect book for young readers and writers seeking to quiet the outside world, practice the art of listening, and discover what they have to say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46820333912319,"sku":"9780062691842","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780062691842.jpg?v=1783360524","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780062691842","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}