In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist.
From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences.
After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate. And, after performing her inspiring poem 'The Hill We Climb' at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021, she became an icon across the world.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist’s life so far.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9780711270695
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 340 g
Dimensions: 240 x 195 mm
Little People, Big Dreams biography of the poet Amanda Gorman, who shot to international fame in 2021 as she was chosen to read at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration. As a child Gorman was an avid reader, but between an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, she found talking in public difficult. Poetry helped her find her voice. - The Bookseller
“America’s first National Youth Poet Laureate joins the market-leading biography series. Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem is the other new title this month.” - The Bookseller
One thing I find very appealing about the Little People, Big Dreams series is the diversity of the people chosen for biographies. Too often biographies for children have focused on historical, white men. This series... More
“There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.”
Amanda Gorman
A little girl from Los Angeles adores reading. She reads literally EVERYTHING and enjoys...
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This is another interesting children's book from the Little People, Big Dreams series, which shows the life of Amanda Gorman, as she grows up with disabilities, and then goes on to find her way in life as a poet,... More
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