Everything Comes Next

Beloved and acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye is the current Young Peoples Poet Laureate, serving until August 2021. This celebratory book collects in one volume her most popular and accessible poems from the past forty years. Featuring new, never-before-published poems, an introduction by bestselling poet and author Edward Hirsch, as well as a foreword and writing tips by the poet, and stunning artwork by bestselling artist Rafael Lpez, Everything Comes Next is essential for poetry readers, classroom teachers, and library collections. Everything Comes Next is a treasure chest of Naomi Shihab Nyes most beloved poems. From favorites such as Famous and A Valentine for Ernest Mann, to the widely shared Kindness and Gate A-4, this collection celebrates her term as Young Peoples Poet Laureate. The book is an introduction to the poets work for new readers as well as a comprehensive edition for classroom and family sharing. Writing prompts and tips by the award-winning poet make this an outstanding choice for aspiring poets of all ages.