Reflections in the Door of a School Bus and Other Doors
The article features a poem titled 'Reflections in the Door of a School Bus and Other Doors' by Athena Nassar, accompanied by a photograph by Adam Pape. Nassar is an Egyptian American poet and author of 'Little Houses,' with an M.F.A. in poetry from Vanderbilt University. She is set to begin a Ph.D. in poetry at Georgia State University, where she will also teach.
- ▪Athena Nassar is an Egyptian American poet, essayist, and short-story writer.
- ▪She is the author of the book 'Little Houses.'
- ▪Nassar holds an M.F.A. in poetry from Vanderbilt University.
- ▪She will pursue a Ph.D. in poetry at Georgia State University.
- ▪Adam Pape is the photographer associated with the poem.
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PoemReflections in the Door of a School Bus and Other DoorsA poemBy Athena NassarPhotograph by Adam PapeMay 3, 2026, 12 PM ET ShareSave About the AuthorAthena Nassar Athena Nassar is an Egyptian American poet, essayist, and short-story writer. She is the author of Little Houses. She has an M.F.A. in poetry from Vanderbilt University and will be a Ph.D. student in poetry at Georgia State University, where she will also teach.
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