Aimee Nezhukumatathil is an American poet and essayist known for her lyrical, nature-centric, and personal writing. Born to a Filipina mother and a South Indian father, her work often reflects her multicultural heritage. Nezhukumatathil's poetry is celebrated for its vivid imagery and warm voice, exploring themes of love, identity, and our connection to the earth. She has authored several poetry collections, including "Miracle Fruit," "At the Drive-In Volcano," and "Oceanic," as well as the book of illustrated nature essays, "World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments," which garnered substantial acclaim. She has received numerous awards for her work, and in addition to her writing, she is a professor of English in the University of Mississippi's MFA program.