Naomi Shihab Nye

Hear poet Naomi Shihab Nye read from her new book – Cast Away, Poems for our Time.

“How much have you thrown away in your lifetime already? Do you ever think about it? Where does this plethora of leavings come from? How long does it take you, even one little you, to fill the can by your desk?” Naomi Shihab Nye  

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h3. Reading Guide If you’ve been enjoying reading Cast Away, or you’re reading it with a book club or with your class, take a look at the Reading Guide. This pack offers discussion prompts, extension activities and ideas for exploring the themes and ideas in Cast Away.