Amanda Gorman

Written by L'Oreal Thompson Payton · Illustrated by Laura Freeman

How a girl who struggled to speak found her voice and read a poem to the nation.

32 pages· 500L

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Amanda Gorman grew up loving words but found speaking hard. Writing poetry helped her overcome obstacles, find her voice and help other young people find theirs. In 2021 she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she read The Hill We Climb at the presidential inauguration. A Step 2 biography reader with short sentences and basic vocabulary.

From the publisher

Learn all about Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, in this Step 2 biography reader! Poet and activist Amanda Gorman captivated millions of viewers across the nation as she read her poem, The Hill We Climb, at the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021. In this Step 2 reader, kids will learn all about Amanda: how she overcame obstacles through poetry, about her commitment to helping young people find their voice, and her unique journey to becoming the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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