First published 2021
Amanda Gorman presents a collection that centers on "The Hill We Climb," the poem she delivered at President Joe Biden's inauguration. The book, originally called "The Hill We Climb and Other Poems," showcases Gorman's distinctive voice in contemporary American poetry. Her verses weave together musical language while examining identity, loss, and remembrance. The collection emerged from a pivotal moment in American political life yet speaks to universal human experiences. Gorman, who became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, transforms personal and collective struggles into lyrical expressions of hope and recovery. The poems address both immediate cultural tensions and enduring questions about belonging and resilience.
Genres: american, poetry, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, social-commentary
Setting: United States
Period: 2021
228 pages · Hardcover · Viking