Amanda Gorman
Amanda S. C. Gorman is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. She published the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough in 2015.[1] In 2021, she delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.
Personal Life and Education
Gorman was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1998.[2] She was raised by her mother, Dr. Joan Wicks, a 6th-grade English teacher, with her two siblings.[3][4] She has a twin sister, Gabrielle, who is an activist and filmmaker.[5][6] Gorman has said she grew up in an environment with limited television access. She has described her young self as a "weird child" who enjoyed reading and writing and was encouraged by her mother.[7]
Poetry and Activism
Honors and Recognition
Reference
- ↑ Colleen Walsh. "The poetic perspective". 4 October 2018. The Harvard Gazette. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Adeel Hassan. "A Young Poet's Inspiration". 28 February 2018. The New York Times. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Caroline S. Engelmayer. "Harvard Sophomore Chosen as First Youth Poet Laureate | News | The Harvard Crimson". 18 September 2017. www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Astrid. "Meet Amanda Gorman, the L.A. Native Who Is the First National Youth Poet Laureate". 22 March 2018. L.A. TACO. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro. "These Twin Sisters Have A Powerful Message About Making Sure Your Resistance Includes All Women". 18 January 2018. Bustle. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Shannon Luders-Manuel. "Meet Gabrielle Gorman: Filmmaker and YoungArts Winner". 19 April 2016. Essence. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ↑ Adeel Hassan. "A Young Poet's Inspiration". 28 February 2018. The New York Times. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
