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Amanda Gorman / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Queenbe Monyei.

Growing up with a speech impediment and an auditory processing disorder, Amanda had hills to climb. Through poetry she found her voice, and became America's first Youth Poet Laureate. After reciting a poem at President Biden's inauguration, the audience was moved by Amanda's unifying words, and she became a shining light for the whole world. This inspiring story of the poet's life features a fact and photo section at the back.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9009840766 E SAN
Easies   Edmonton Branch . . On Loan . 1 Jun 2024
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ISBN 9780711270695 (hardback)
Author Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel) author.
Title Amanda Gorman / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Queenbe Monyei.
Published London : Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2022.
Physical description 28 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits, ; 25 cm.
Series Little people, big dreams
Summary Growing up with a speech impediment and an auditory processing disorder, Amanda had hills to climb. Through poetry she found her voice, and became America's first Youth Poet Laureate. After reciting a poem at President Biden's inauguration, the audience was moved by Amanda's unifying words, and she became a shining light for the whole world. This inspiring story of the poet's life features a fact and photo section at the back.
Subject Gorman, Amanda, -- 1998-Juvenile literature
African American women poets -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
African American women political activists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Biographies
Picture books
Additional author Monyei, Queenbe illustrator.
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