Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman (born March 7, 1998) is an American poet, activist, and author who rose to international prominence following her powerful performance of 'The Hill We Climb' at President Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration, making her the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history at age 22. Born in Los Angeles, Gorman overcame a speech impediment throughout her childhood, which fueled her passion for spoken word and poetry. Her inaugural poem, a call for unity and hope amid national division, became a cultural phenomenon, widely shared on social media and translated into multiple languages. Beyond her poetic achievements, Gorman has become an influential voice for youth activism and social justice. She published her first children's book, 'Change Sings,' in 2021, which became a bestseller. Gorman's meteoric rise from a young girl with a speech impediment to a globally recognized literary figure has made her an inspiring symbol of resilience, representation, and the transformative power of words. Her work addresses themes of racial justice, feminism, and community empowerment.