Different Ways to Pray (Naomi Nye, 1980)

When was Naomi Nye born?

1952

Where did Naomi live?

St. Louis, Missouri to West Bank, Palestine(left in 1 year prior to the 6 day war) to Texas

Who are Naomi's mom and dad?

Dad Aziz Shibab, a Palestinian refuge and journalist

Mom Miriam, an American artist and teacher

What does Naomi do for a job/

She teaches creative writing in Texas State University

A songwriter, novelist, essayist, editor and childrenr's book writer.

What does Naomi call herself

A wandering opet

How many volumes of poetry did Naomi write?

20 volumes

What does Naomi draw on to write and what is she inspired by?

Draws on her heritage, cultural diversity of Texas, and her travels.

Inspired by her childhood memories, travel and intercultural exploration of peace

Who does Naomi mostly advocate for?

Arab Americans because of prejudice and backlash of 9/11

What other words has Naomi written?

Muchas Gracias por todo and 300 Goats

What awards has Naomi won?

2013 Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature, 4 Pushcart Prizes, Several Fellowships

List the 6 different ways of praying

1. Women praying on rough stones: calcium, sequenced words, wishfully thinking of a bleached garden and smooth stones.

2. Shepherds who walk like sheep under an olive tree complaining about pain, but also finding happiness and heartily eating flat bread and white cheese (allude to Arab)

3. Pilgrimage: kissing the ground and fasting (lean faces full of mystery)

4. Cousins and Grandmothers who labor for water and food and supports mothers in childbirth and sews clothes for children

5. The old people who pray for young people who had forgotten religion as they go the American

6. Fowzi the fool, talks to God as he talks to goats, famous for his laugh and dominating dominos

The olive tree is seen as a symbol of

peace

In what religion are men sheep herded by God?

Christianity