Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems

Emotionally resonant and stirring. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Lucky the reader who would have this collection lying around for visiting and revisiting. -Horn Book Magazine

This celebratory book collects in one volume award-winning and beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s most popular and accessible poems.

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; and stunning artwork by bestselling artist Rafael Lopez, 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, and features favorites such as Famous and A Valentine for Ernest Mann, as well as widely shared pieces such as Kindness and Gate A-4. 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.