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The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country Hardcover – March 30, 2021

by Amanda Gorman (Author), Oprah Winfrey (Foreword)
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Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

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“Dynamic.” —NPR
“Deeply rousing and uplifting.” —Vogue
 
On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe with her call for unity and healing. Her poem “The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country” can now be cherished in this special gift edition, perfect for any reader looking for some inspiration. Including an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey, this remarkable keepsake celebrates the promise of America and affirms the power of poetry.
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  5. Dimensions
    5.41 x 0.38 x 7.31 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    059346527X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0593465271
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Read everything by inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman! Amanda Gorman’s powerful and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available as a collectible gift edition A lyrical picture book debut from Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long The breakout poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson

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Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hill We Climb and Call Us What We Carry, as well as the children’s picture books Change Sings and Something, Someday. Amanda is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Estée Lauder Companies as a Global Changemaker, she established the "Writing Change" initiative to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to social change. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University and now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles. Please visit her at TheAmandaGorman.com or on Instagram @AmandaSCGorman.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Books; First Edition (March 30, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059346527X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593465271
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.41 x 0.38 x 7.31 inches
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Customers praise this inaugural poem for its beautiful and well-written content, with one noting how it speaks to young people about overcoming struggle. The book serves as a perfect keepsake or gift, and customers find it a great piece of history. They appreciate Amanda Gorman's talent and the memorable performance, describing it as powerful and profoundly moving.

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549 customers mention "Poetry"549 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the poetry in this book, describing it as a beautiful work with a well-written message, making it a wonderful inaugural poem for the country.

"...Worth reading over and over again!" Read more

"Beautiful work. I can see why our great President Obama chose her to read her works. She is truly brilliant." Read more

"Nice book of poetry" Read more

"The poem is wonderful! I bought one copy do my library and one for a gift...." Read more

190 customers mention "Uplifting message"190 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's message uplifting and beyond inspiring, with one customer noting how it speaks to young people about overcoming struggle and another highlighting its profound wisdom.

"“The Hill We Climb” is a beautiful message of hope and inspiration for our nation. Worth reading over and over again!" Read more

"I saw her at President Obama's inauguration. She's amazing, very talented." Read more

"It is very educational for young girls 6 years old and 7 years old and 8 years old and up." Read more

"...in her twenties reminds us that anyone of any age may possess profound wisdom that may long inspire a nation, and the world with just the right..." Read more

97 customers mention "Gift value"97 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a perfect keepsake or gift, particularly noting its value as a grandchild's keepsake and for special occasions.

"...It’s like a gift that never stops giving. Poetic masterpiece!!..." Read more

"...I feel this book would be an excellent gift for high school, trade school, and college graduation. Be the Light." Read more

"...and power and strength all over again, it is a delightful, commemorative piece...." Read more

"This is a great book from young person that God has chosen 🙏 for this journey. May God keep and protect you, and lift you up. Amen..." Read more

42 customers mention "History"42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's historical significance, describing it as a great piece of history and an epic creation for a milestone. One customer mentions how it takes them back to inauguration day, while another notes how the past coincides with the future.

"...It's a memory of these times of hope of inspiration. {..." Read more

"...of contrasting images to enhance the give and take and changes that history bestowed and bestows on our Nation as our democracy grew and grows...." Read more

"An amazing debut from an incredible, smart, articulate, beautiful young artist...." Read more

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32 customers mention "Talent"32 positive0 negative

Customers praise Amanda Gorman's talent, with one describing her as a national treasure.

"I was fascinated by this young artist and the poem read on inauguration day. I’ve read the poem again and am still captivated...." Read more

"It’s so nice to be able to enjoy the talent of a great poet, someone who can stir you emotionally without pandering." Read more

"...Amanda Gorman is a national treasure. I look forward to sharing it with my granddaughter!" Read more

"...Amanda Gorman is so talented and worked specifically on this poem for this event...." Read more

25 customers mention "Power"25 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's power and memorable performance, with one noting how much the author accomplished in her short life.

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"The memorable performance of her poem is preserved in this book.," Read more

"Amanda did a wonderful job on this book. The title really speak for itself. The color generate who she is...." Read more

20 customers mention "Movement"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very moving and profound, with one customer noting how it tugs at heart strings and stirs emotions in both men and women.

"...beauty of her eloquently spoken words and her gentle, yet powerful spirit...." Read more

"Excellent poem that stirs the emotion in men and women who have memories of the past and hope for the rights of women in the United States." Read more

"...However, when read and reflected upon, it is profound! It leaves me both impressed and inspired!" Read more

"...see her anywhere by her poise, her brilliance, her insane abilities to create touching thoughts and words that resonate with what’s inside of me...." Read more

17 customers mention "Speech quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the speech quality of the book, finding it excellent and noting the author's talent. One customer particularly appreciates the foreword by Oprah.

"I saw her at President Obama's inauguration. She's amazing, very talented." Read more

"What a joy to find this book - not only can I hear her grace and power and strength all over again, it is a delightful, commemorative piece...." Read more

"...It is rewarding to read it -- and to read it out loud -- just to hear the rhythm of the language and the beauty of the words...." Read more

"i believe, this was such a moving speech when our countryi is having so many troubles" Read more

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  • Zenga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
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    “The Hill We Climb” is a beautiful message of hope and inspiration for our nation. Worth reading over and over again!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for intelligent people
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    Beautiful work. I can see why our great President Obama chose her to read her works. She is truly brilliant.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book of poetry
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    Nice book of poetry
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written and articulated!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
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    The poem is wonderful! I bought one copy do my library and one for a gift. One of the books was so badly packaged that the pages were crinkled and creased badly. It is the one I will keep for myself.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars I would give it 10 stars if I could! Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    So beautiful! I'm ordering another for a friend whose birthday is coming up in April. Highly recommend!
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    So beautiful! I'm ordering another for a friend whose birthday is coming up in April. Highly recommend!
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  • mick
    5.0 out of 5 stars So inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    I saw her at President Obama's inauguration. She's amazing, very talented.
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  • Mamron Warner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gifted poet
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
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    Excellence! Purchased for several of my grandchildren. Beautifully written by a gifted author. The hardcover adds to the essence of the poet.
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  • Rebecca K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Climbing the Hill
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
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    It is very educational for young girls 6 years old and 7 years old and 8 years old and up.
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  • Friedrich Penshorn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schönes Gedicht
    Reviewed in Germany on April 14, 2021
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    Das kleine Buch von Amanda Gorman mit dem Gedicht zur Amtseinführung des 47. Präsidenten der USA gefällt mir sehr.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Toccante
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  • Mario
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ótima experiência de compra on-line.
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 6, 2021
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    Gostei muito de receber esse livro de poesia, que chegou muito bem embalado, tudo certo. Obrigado. Bom saber que podemos comprar os últimos lançamentos do mercado internacional e receber em casa!
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  • Grey f.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Support the next generation!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
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    An amazing read, Im not big on political things but I do with all my heart want to support a poc poet. Her words are so moving and I can’t wait to get her other books!
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    Very eloquent and emotive poem
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