Amanda Gorman’s books: Where to buy the debut poetry collection

Cherish Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” poem, read at the inauguration ceremony of Joe Biden, in this special-edition book. 

Having initially struggled to get her words down on paper, it wasn’t until 6 January, when pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol, that she was able to do so. She worked into the night and finished the poem, adding verses about the unprecedented scenes that had unfolded. 

Capturing the country’s fragile state, while inspiring hope and fostering a sense of collective purpose, this is a poem that everyone should have in their collection. 

This debut collection of poems shines a light on Gorman’s energising and unforgettable voice. The Hill We Climb: Poems is aimed particularly at teenage and young-adult readers, and will include “The Hill We Climb”, a poem which she says is “about a new chapter in the United States, about the future, and doing that through the elegance and beauty of words”.

In this much-anticipated picture book, youth poet laureate and activist Gorman teaches children that anything is possible when their voices join together. Through rhythm and lyricism, it’s touted as a triumphant call to action, encouraging everyone to do whatever they can to make a difference in the world, their community and, most importantly, in themselves.