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.

在这本广受好评、畅销数百万册的《小人物，大梦想》系列绘本中，您将了解美国杰出青年诗人和活动家阿曼达·戈尔曼（Amanda Gorman）的生平。

从小时候起，阿曼达就开始阅读她能得到的一切，从书本到麦片盒。在成长过程中，由于患有听觉处理障碍和语言障碍，阿曼达不得不更加努力，最终从她的经历中获得了巨大的力量。

在班里听完老师的朗读后，阿曼达意识到自己想成为一名诗人，没有什么能阻挡她的道路。19岁时，阿曼达成为美国有史以来**位全国青年桂冠诗人。2021年，她在2021年美国总统就职典礼上朗读其诗作《我们攀登的山丘》，并赢得了国际赞誉。

本书插图时尚、奇特，书末还补充了一些资料，包括一份带有历史照片的传记年表和这位杰出青年诗人和活动家迄今为止的详细生活简介。