On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, Hathaway Brown School will welcome world-renowned poet Naomi Shahib Nye to speak to Upper School students and local alumnae in Ahuja Auditorium at 12:20 p.m.

A self-described "wandering poet," Nye is the  writer and editor of more than 20 volumes, including "19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of The Middle East" and "You & Yours." Her work has been critically acclaimed and has earned numerous awards.   Nye's visit to HB is sponsored by the School's Osborne Writing Center, in partnership with The LIT, a Cleveland league of writers and poets.  

Nye will also host a public reading and signing at The LIT's offices, 2570 Superior Avenue, Suite 103, Cleveland. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on December 3rd. $5 suggested donation. Call 216.694.0000 or email info@the-lit.org for details.