The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country

by Amanda Gorman, Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Maybe you have seen or heard the Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman’s poem from the 2021 inauguration, or maybe, you love sports as much as you do books and saw Gorman read at the Super Bowl. Let those last two words sink in. Super Bowl. Then, add POET and watch your heart fill with joy at that equation. For many reasons, we could not all be at the inauguration. But you can now have a keepsake with this beautiful, rich, and deeply moving poem in your very hands. A poem to start and end each of our days. To quote Gorman, “For there is always light."

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller

Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

“Stunning.” —CNN
“Dynamic.” —NPR
“Deeply rousing and uplifting.” —Vogue
 
On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe with her call for unity and healing. Her poem “The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country” can now be cherished in this special gift edition, perfect for any reader looking for some inspiration. Including an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey, this remarkable keepsake celebrates the promise of America and affirms the power of poetry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593465271
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	03/30/2021
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	17,795
Product dimensions:	5.41(w) x 7.31(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hill We Climb and Call Us What We Carry, as well as the children’s picture books Change Sings and Something, Someday. Amanda is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Estée Lauder Companies as a Global Changemaker, she established the "Writing Change" initiative to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to social change. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University and now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles. Please visit her at TheAmandaGorman.com or on Instagram @AmandaSCGorman.

Editorial Reviews

The Hill We Climb” is a balm and a benediction for a country wracked with strife, trauma, outrage, and grief. Oprah Winfrey’s introduction invites listeners to reflect on the circumstances surrounding this 2021 inaugural poem and on the brilliance of its writer. Gorman’s performance shines. She encourages listeners to meditate on the various legacies of white supremacy that threaten us to this day. Her reading evokes the necessary urgency, calling listeners to face the fact that “our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the next generation.” At the same time, the brightness of Gorman’s cadence reminds listeners that “there is always light—if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” G.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2021 - AudioFile

The Hill We Climb” is a balm and a benediction for a country wracked with strife, trauma, outrage, and grief. Oprah Winfrey’s introduction invites listeners to reflect on the circumstances surrounding this 2021 inaugural poem and on the brilliance of its writer. Gorman’s performance shines. She encourages listeners to meditate on the various legacies of white supremacy that threaten us to this day. Her reading evokes the necessary urgency, calling listeners to face the fact that “our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the next generation.” At the same time, the brightness of Gorman’s cadence reminds listeners that “there is always light—if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” G.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2021 - AudioFile