Video: “Kindness” by Naomi Shihab Nye

In this short animated video, Naomi Shihab Nye reads her famous poem “Kindness.”

You can read the poem by clicking here.

Director & Animator: Ana Pérez López

Art Direction & Commission: The On Being Project

Running time: 2 minutes

Naomi Shihab Nye’s many books include poetry, young-adult fiction, picture books, and novels. In 2019 the Poetry Foundation designated her the Young People’s Poet Laureate for the 2019–21 term.

Email subscribers may click on the title of this post to watch the video.

2 comments on “Video: “Kindness” by Naomi Shihab Nye”

1. Noel Canin

   February 7, 2022

   

   Such an important poem, it leaves its trace every time I read or listen to it.

   LikeLiked by 2 people

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   • Vox Populi

     February 9, 2022

     

     Yes, the poem is an American classic.

     LikeLiked by 1 person

     Reply

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