Amanda Gorman Book: The Biography of Amanda Gorman

by University Press

University Press returns with another short and captivating biography of one of history’s most compelling figures, Amanda Gorman.Amanda Gorman was born on March 7, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. She and her twin sister were raised by a single mother – a teacher – who restricted the young Amanda’s access to television and inspired in her a love for reading, writing, and language. The young Gorman was a self-described “weird child” who had a speech impediment and preferred to read books while other children her age were playing on the playground.Inspired by her mother and by a host of personal heroes that included Maya Angelou and Malala Yousafzai, Amanda excelled in school, found her voice, started a nonprofit, became a youth delegate for the United Nations, published her first poetry book at age sixteen, earned a college scholarship, graduated from Harvard University, and became the first person ever to be named National Youth Poet Laureate.On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman, at age twenty-two, became the youngest poet in American history to read at a presidential inauguration. Just two weeks after an angry mob had stormed the United States Capitol Building, Gorman, wearing a sunny yellow coat and a bright red headband, approached the microphone in front of that same building and reminded a divided and battered nation that “…there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who is changing the world in a way that no one else can.

Genres: Nonfiction

35 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2021

Reviews

[Dustin]

Synopsis courtesy of Amazon:

University Press returns with another short and captivating biography of one of history’s most compelling figures, Amanda Gorman.

Amanda Gorman was born on March 7, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. She and her twin sister were raised by a single mother – a teacher – who restricted the young Amanda’s access to television and inspired in her a love for reading, writing, and language. The young Gorman was a self-described “weird child” who had a speech impediment and preferred to read books while other children her age were playing on the playground.

Inspired by her mother and by a host of personal heroes that included Maya Angelou and Malala Yousafzai, Amanda excelled in school, found her voice, started a nonprofit, became a youth delegate for the United Nations, published her first poetry book at age sixteen, earned a college scholarship, graduated from Harvard University, and became the first person ever to be named National Youth Poet Laureate.

On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman, at age twenty-two, became the youngest poet in American history to read at a presidential inauguration. Just two weeks after an angry mob had stormed the United States Capitol Building, Gorman, wearing a sunny yellow coat and a bright red headband, approached the microphone in front of that same building and reminded a divided and battered nation that “…there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”

This short book tells the intensely human story of a woman who is changing the world in a way that no one else can.

[Dallas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and direct

Amanda Gorman is a poet for just our time. Her words are thoughtful and meaningful not just to herself but to listeners who will open their minds and consider their meaning, hope and encouragement to our fellow country members.

[Maggie Dorroh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful.

[Lainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing young lady...hear her roar and watch for her in the future!

[Lee Carter · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting biographical info

Having become an Amanda Gorman fan I am interested in exploring the factors shaping her personality. While the book is short, it offers insights into Ms. Gorman’s mind. I gave it a neutral rating because the author’s writing style is rather weak. Ironic, yes?

[fiona coulby · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was written well but the formatting was unprofessional, with calibri font and no page numbers. also, it concludes with a flat question that does not tie the biography together. the information was accurate and presented well for the most part.

i’d probably give this a 3.5 just because of the lack of professionalism and extremely weak conclusion.

[Grant Garagnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing young woman

She speaks with incredible power. Much needed words in these troubling times. Will look forward to more from Amanda Gorman. Yes, she could someday be President of the United States. Thank you Amanda. You are beautiful.

[Sopherocious · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super Inspiring

I loved learning more about Amanda Gorman! She is so incredibly inspiring & value learning about her passion for reading, learning, and how it lead her to read her poem at Inauguration in 2021.

[Cheryl Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational Information

The book was filled with very inspirational background
information of Ms. Amanda Gorman. This look into her life allows the reader to have hope for the future. Someone has to break this male dominant strain on the United States.

[Dorlene Trembly · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in Amanda Gorman, This little book gives a quick over view of her life thus far. Definitely...this is a good read!