In June, @asuenglish Associate Professor Natalie Diaz accepted a 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection “Postcolonial Love Poem.”  Diaz grew up in a family of storytellers, most notably her mother, whose enthusiastic readings of library books Diaz credits for her initial appreciation of the written word. She’s received numerous accolades for her writing over the years, most recently becoming the youngest chancellor ever elected to the Academy of American Poets.  Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to read more about this and other top ASU stories from 2021, all in our latest edition of #ASUThrive: ow.ly/soh550HytNb #ASUYearInReview