Meet Amanda Gorman, Americas astounding young poet and activist.

From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way.At the age of 19, she became Americas first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate. And, after performing her inspiring poem The Hill We Climb at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021, she became an icon across the world. This inspiring book featuresstylish and quirky illustrationsandextra facts at the back, including abiographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activists life so far.