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Amanda Gormanis reminding young readers of their ability to make a difference.
The 23-year-old, who captivated the nation with the reading of her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration earlier this year, released her debut picture book,Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem, Tuesday, which she hopes will empower children to make changes in the world.
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“I wrote this book because I believe every child has the ability to make a difference and that they are the leaders of the future,” Gorman says in a press release. “I hope readers will enjoyChange Singsand remember that all of us have the power to change the world.”
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“Amanda Gorman is an extraordinary talent and I’m honored to illustrate her beautiful poem with such an important message for readers everywhere,” adds Long.
According to the press release,Change Singsis described as a “triumphant call to action for everyone to use their abilities to make a difference.”
“I can hear change humming. In its loudest, proudest song. I don’t fear change coming, And so I sing along,” Gorman writes in the book.
The activist and youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history recently became a No. 1New York Timesbestselling author with the special edition release of her inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb” in March 2021.
Gorman is also slated to release her poetry collectionCall Us What We Carryin December.
Change Singsis out on bookshelves now.
source: people.com
