Naomi Shihab Nye Honored with Wallace Stevens Award for Lifetime Achievement

The American Poets recognizes Nye's decades-long commitment to cultural connection and hope through poetry.

Naomi Shihab Nye, aged 72, has been awarded the 2024 Wallace Stevens Award, a prestigious lifetime achievement honor with a $150,000 prize.
Nye is celebrated for her extensive body of work, including collections like 'Fuel,' 'Yellow Queen,' and the recent 'Grace Notes.'
The award highlights Nye's dedication to exploring cultural differences and promoting hope, particularly through her Palestinian heritage.
Academy Chancellor Afaa Michael Weaver praised Nye's poetry for its light-bearing qualities and its relevance amid global conflicts.
Alongside Nye, Evie Shockley received the Academy of American Poets Fellowship, recognizing her innovative contributions to American poetry.