Amanda Gorman is an American poet whose work focuses on issues of feminism, race, marginalization, oppression, and the African diaspora.

So much can be said about Amanda’s achievements, but let’s pick our jaws off the floor real quick and dive into some of our favorite poems from her in celebration of Women’s History Month: 1. "The Hill We Climb"

Jan 18, 2021 · Amanda Gorman’s poem "The Hill We Climb" is a powerful call to action and a celebration of the unifying power of hope. The poem is a reminder of the power of collective action and of the importance of working together to create change.

Oct 18, 2023 · While she is just getting started in her illustrious poetry career, here are five Amanda Gorman poems that stopped us in our tracks: Gorman first took the world by storm when she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” after the swearing in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice president.

Amanda Gorman is an American poet and activist from Los Angeles, California. Gorman's work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman is the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate.

Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, as well as an award-winning writer and cum laude graduate of Harvard University, where she studied Sociology. She has written for the New York Times and has three books forthcoming with Penguin Random House.

Amanda Gorman was born and raised in Los Angeles. She is the author of the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough (2015). She attended New Roads in Santa Monica and Harvard University, where she graduated cum laude with a degree in sociology.