Amanda Gorman

"On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet, at age twenty-two, to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," is now available to cherish in this special edition." --

An Inaugural Poem for the Country

The Hill We Climb

The debut poetry collection by inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman. Including "The Hill We Climb," the stirring poem read at the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, this debut collection of the same name reveals an energizing and unforgettable new voice in America poetry.

The Hill We Climb and Other Poems

Erin Darlyn

Such a beautiful book of poetry. Amanda has perfectly captured the nuances of what we have been facing these past years and I believe that this volume will be something people study one hundred years from now when they are learning about our time. I really enjoyed reading it. 

Two of my favorite excerpts from this collection: 

"It's said that ignorance in bliss.
Ignorance is this: a vine that
sneaks up a tree, killing not by
poison, but by blocking out its
light."

"Strength is separate from survival.
What endures isn't always what escapes
& what is withered can still withstand."

Samantha gust 

So I listened to this during the inauguration and loved it. This was recommended to me today and I Borrowed it from Libby and I’m glad I did hearing it is one thing but reading is was a whole nother thing. Will are world ever work together and rise out of the ashes or will we let hate and differences keep us down and hidden.

Dimitris Papastergiou

Such a wonderful poem that speaks many truths that will have you think and rethink while reading and will have you read and reread every line again and again!

Sarah Selvaratnam 

So beautiful and powerful and inspiring. I can’t wait to read it again and again. To make notes and delve into the language and imagery. What an amazing gift this poem is to everyone.

olivia musick

i genuinely cannot rave enough about this book. it was poignant, reflective, and honest. truly one of the best books i've read in general and without a shadow of a doubt, the best poetry i've ever had the delight to read. if i could give it more than 5 stars i would. 100000000/10 must read

Delaney Woods 

this book was AMAZING and i’m usually not a huge fan of poetry. i loved the fun format of the poems and the cool wordplay. the poems were clever and moving and i liked the topics of covid/blm. would definitely recommend to everyone

Sean Valencia Monte

Can we just pause for a second and talk about how inspiring this woman is. The day I listened to Amanda Gorman talk in front of the nation, I immediately knew she would be big. This Inaugural Poem is what inspired me to keep pushing because I was practicing for a speech at the time and the fire within me became fueled after hearing this amazing woman speak. This book and poem itself is the epitome of what America should be. A nation of progress and a nation where we do not discriminate others based on opinions that individuals who look down on others have. Instead, we should unify for the sake of our country and put our differences aside.

Mariane Ferrantino 

What a way to start off 2022 as we begin season 3 of COVID. Amanda Gorman winds words together in such a pleasing way, and these poems will be a perfect time capsule of what we all are (or at least I am) feeling at this moment in history.

Miksi mä yritän? Minä ja runot me vaan ei tulla toimeen keskenämme. Tämä tuli luettua helmetin lukuhaastetta (kohtaan 17. Kirja on aiheuttanut julkista keskustelua tai kohua) varten, mutta toivoin pitäväni tästä enemmän kuin mitä pidin.

Katja


Miksi mä yritän? Minä ja runot me vaan ei tulla toimeen keskenämme. Tämä tuli luettua helmetin lukuhaastetta (kohtaan 17. Kirja on aiheuttanut julkista keskustelua tai kohua) varten, mutta toivoin pitäväni tästä enemmän kuin mitä pidin.

Chimwekele Okoro

This is an amazing book. I was transfixed from the very beginning.

Flavia Louise

I liked some poems more than others but the last half was just absolutely stunning.

KADY BURNS

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Kath Lau

This is the special gift edition of Gorman's poem she read at the presidential inauguration back in January. I didn't watch the inauguration but I've seen videos of her poetry reading. Gorman is very talented and her poem is beautiful and inspiring. I'm definitely getting her upcoming poetry collection.

Amanda Gorman’s powerful and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available as a collectible gift edition. “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. Her poem “The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country” can now be cherished in this special gift edition. Including an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey, this keepsake celebrates the promise of America and affirms the power of poetry.

Virginia Su

Reading this poem was a different, but just as incredible experience. Goosebumps on every page.

Domizia Margagnoni

You tell 'em Amanda!
5 stars because it gave me goosebumps and to spite WASPs in the reviews who are licking Harold Bloom's ass saying this genius woman cannot write poetry.

Makayla Reed

The power that this poem has will be everlasting in American history. This poem is absolutely beautifully written and shows the truth that America can be something amazing if we work together to make it into an inclusive nation. The foreword is also beautifully written by Oprah.

Cecília Amaral

A breathtaking, beautiful and powerful poem. 


“...quiet isn't always peace, and the norms and notions of what just is, isn't always justice.”

Thank you to Penguin Random House audio for the complimentary copy!

If I'm being honest, poetry really has never been my thing. Or, at the very least, it's not something I actively seek out. This poem, however, made such a huge impact on me when Amanda originally read it at Biden's Inauguration, that I didn't hesitate to download this audio performance to relive it. It was just as beautiful and powerful this time around through my earbuds as it was when I originally watched it live. What a talented young woman. The forward from Oprah was a wonderful addition, too.

Brianna Brown

"We close the divide, 
Because we know to put
Our future first, we must first
Put our differences aside. "

Beautiful poem and beautifully bound edition.

The Hill We Climb An Inaugural Poem for the Country

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