Beloved and acclaimed
poet Naomi Shihab Nye is the current Young People’s 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, Everything
Comes Next is essential for poetry readers, classroom teachers, and library
collections.

Everything Comes Next is a treasure chest of Naomi Shihab Nye’s 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 People’s Poet Laureate. The book is an introduction
to the poet’s 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.

Copyright 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2018, 2019, 2020 by Naomi Shihab Nye