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About Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice.

In 2017, Urban Word named her the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate. Gorman's performance of her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration received critical acclaim and international attention. The special edition of her inaugural poem debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was a Sunday Times Bestseller in the United Kingdom. She is also the author of the children's picture book Change Sings.

After graduating cum laude from Harvard University, she now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles.

Recent updates about Amanda Gorman

International Day of the Girl

Change Sings, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Amanda Gorman, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

International Day of the Girl

Change Sings, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Amanda Gorman, published by Puffin.

2 months ago

National Poetry Day

Could there be a better time to read Change Sings by Amanda Gorman. Published by Puffin.

2 months ago

National Poetry Day

Introduce your children to poetry, how about Change Sings. By Amanda Gorman, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

National Poetry Day

Introduce your children to poetry, how about Something, Someday. By Amanda Gorman, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

2 months ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with Change Sings by Amanda Gorman from Penguin Random House Children's UK

5 months ago

World Youth Skills Day

Learn some new skills with Change Sings by Amanda Gorman from Puffin

5 months ago

International Rock Day

A book to explore and enjoy - Change Sings by Amanda Gorman from Puffin

5 months ago

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