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Book Synopsis: In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist.
From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences.
After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate. And, after performing her inspiring poem 'The Hill We Climb' at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021, she became an icon across the world.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the incredible young poet and activist’s life so far.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
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Introducing the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist, in the latest addition to the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series. From an early age, Amanda showed an insatiable appetite for knowledge, devouring books and even the text on cereal boxes. Despite facing challenges like an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, she never let anything stop her pursuit of her dreams.
This inspiring book tells the story of how Amanda discovered her love for poetry after hearing her teacher read aloud to the class. From that moment, she knew she wanted to become a poet, and she would stop at nothing to achieve her goal. At just 19 years old, she became America's first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate, and her incredible journey continued when she captivated the world with her powerful poem, 'The Hill We Climb,' at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021.
With stylish and quirky illustrations, this book brings Amanda's story to life. It also includes extra facts at the back, such as a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of her remarkable life so far. Little People, BIG DREAMS is known for its bestselling series of books and educational games that celebrate the achievements of outstanding individuals. Each story reminds children that no dream is too big and that anyone can make a difference.
Whether you choose the board book, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers, or the hardback version, ideal for beginning readers, Little People, BIG DREAMS offers inspiring messages to children of all ages. You can even collect a themed selection of books with the boxed gift sets or explore interactive learning tools like paper dolls, learning cards, and matching games.
Join us in inspiring the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world. Get your copy of Little People Big Dreams Amanda Gorman today and let the magic begin!
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