
Amanda Gorman is a poet. Her poems can make people feel strong emotions. Read on to learn more about her. Find out about Gorman’s life and work.
Presidential Poet

Gorman recited
recite
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to repeat from memory or read out loud for an audience
(verb)
Every morning, my class recites the pledge of allegiance.
a poem when Joe Biden became president.
Speaking Up

When Gorman was a child, some words were hard for her to say. She practiced reading her poems out loud. Her speech got better. Now speaking is one of her strengths.
Getting Started

Gorman started writing poems as a kid. She was inspired
inspire
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to give someone an idea about what to do or create
(verb)
Tony wrote a story about a spider that was inspired by his favorite book, Charlotte's Web.
by Maya Angelou. Angelou was a poet and storyteller.
A Powerful Voice

Gorman has advice for young poets. “Embrace
embrace
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to accept willingly or eagerly
(verb)
She embraced recycling after learning about how much plastic wound up in the oceans.
what makes your voice unique!”
Did You Know?

Amanda Gorman wrote a picture book. It is called Change Sings. It is about how kids can change the world with small actions. What can you do to change the world?