"I'll Ask You Three Times, Are You Ok?: Tales of Driving and Being Driven" by Naomi Shihab Nye is a collection of reflective essays that explores the themes of travel, connection, and the human experience. Through anecdotes of her own driving adventures and encounters with others, Nye delves into the complexities of life's journeys, both literal and metaphorical. Her writing captures moments of introspection and joy, prompting readers to contemplate their own paths and the relationships forged along the way. With vibrant imagery and poignant insights, the book celebrates the power of storytelling in navigating the roads of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 256 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Greenwillow Books .

Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet and anthologist and the acclaimed author of Habibi: A Novel and Sitti's Secrets, a picture book, which was based on her own experiences visiting her beloved Sitti in Palestine. Her book 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East was a finalist for the National Book Award. She has taught writing and worked in schools all over the world, including in Muscat, Oman. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.