First published 2021
Amanda Gorman stands before a world still reeling from the Capitol invasion, preparing to deliver her poem at President Biden's inauguration. At 22, she becomes the youngest poet ever to speak at a presidential ceremony, following in the footsteps of Robert Frost and Maya Angelou. Raised by a single mother in a diverse Los Angeles neighborhood, Gorman carries the voices of the forgotten as she takes the stage on January 20, 2021. Her words must bridge a fractured nation and offer light after darkness. The poem she delivers captivates millions of viewers globally, transforming her into a symbol of hope and renewal. This bilingual edition preserves her historic verses in both English and Spanish, complete with Oprah Winfrey's introduction. Gorman's advocacy for environmental protection, racial equality, and gender justice flows through every line as she charts America's path forward.
Genres: american, poetry, biography-memoir, 21st-century, activism, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: advocacy, hope, renewal
Setting: Capitol, Los Angeles
Period: January 20, 2021
64 pages · Hardcover · Lumen Infantil