Nineteen Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East
No. of pages 142
Published: 2005
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"Nineteen Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East" by Naomi Shihab Nye is a poignant collection that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of life in the Middle East. Through rich imagery and accessible language, Nye captures the beauty and struggles of diverse cultures and experiences. The poems reflect on personal histories, cross-cultural connections, and the impact of conflict, inviting readers to see beyond the headlines. As she weaves her own experiences as a Palestinian-American into her work, Nye emphasizes both the challenges and the resilience found in the human spirit, making it a powerful homage to her heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 142 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 2005 by Perfection Learning .
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.