02/27/2026
✊🏽Amanda Gorman is a renowned American poet, activist, and the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate.
She gained international fame for reciting her poem "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration, focusing on themes of unity, hope, and social justice.
She was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1998 and overcame a speech impediment and auditory processing disorder by reciting poetry.
Amanda is a Harvard graduate (cum laude) and a bestselling author.
Her work addresses racial issues, feminism, climate change, and oppression.
We thank you, Amanda, for this important work you do for the world.