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Amanda Gorman (Amanda S. C. Gorman)

Last Updated: 04 Apr, 2024 | Views: 309

Age: 26

Profession: Poet

Other Profession(s): Activist

Famous For: National Youth Poet Laureate

Higher Education: Harvard University (BA)

Net Worth: $2 Million Approx.

Amanda Gorman Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

07 Mar, 1998 (26 Years 09 Months 5 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

California

Birth District

Los Angeles

Birth Sign

Pisces

Religion

Catholicism

Nationalities

American

Amanda Gorman Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Amanda Gorman is one of the top-listed American poets and activists. She gained international recognition for her powerful and inspiring works. Gorman's writing explores themes of social justice, feminism, and the African diaspora, and her words have moved audiences across the globe. Her debut poetry collection, "The Hill We Climb and Other Poems," has been widely acclaimed, cementing her place as a literary and cultural icon.
Amanda Gorman career:
2014: Gorman was named the Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles at age 16.
2016: Gorman founded the organization One Pen One Page, which promotes literacy and leadership through writing and public speaking workshops.
National Youth Poet Laureate: In 2017, Gorman became the first ever person who was named National Youth Poet Laureate.
2021: Gorman released her debut poetry collection, "The Hill We Climb and Other Poems," which includes her inaugural poem and several other works.
2021: Gorman was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
2022: Gorman became a special correspondent for the Met Gala, where she interviewed celebrities and discussed the event's theme, "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
2022: Gorman was awarded the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in recognition of her work as a "young trailblazer and role model."

Amanda Gorman Popular Writings:
"The Hill We Climb and Other Poems": This is Gorman's debut poetry collection, which includes her inaugural poem and several other works.
"Change Sings": This is a children's book written by Gorman that encourages kids to use their voices for change.

Amanda Gorman Awards:
2017: National Youth Poet Laureate
2019: Named on The Root's "Young Futurists"
2021, 22: Winner Goodreads Choice Awards

Amanda Gorman Unknown facts:
Gorman has a speech impediment, which she has spoken about openly and uses to inspire others with disabilities.
She was asked to recite her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration just two weeks before the event.
She has performed for several high-profile events and figures, including the 2021 Super Bowl and Oprah Winfrey.