73 years old (Born on March 12, 1952)
Happy Birthday, Naomi Shihab Nye! May your day be filled with more joy than a jukebox being hugged and warmer moments than that beloved yellow glove. Your poetry has taught us countless different ways to pray—mostly by laughing at life's quirks while marveling at its beauty.Congratulations on continuing to inspire readers worldwide through your timeless words and numerous literary honors like the Paterson Poetry Prize (and enough Pushcart Prizes for an entire shopping spree). Here's hoping this year brings you even greater adventures—and perhaps another shelf or two for all those awards!
Keep writing, keep smiling—we're forever grateful!