Gorman has never shied from tackling tough subjects in her writing. She graduated cum laude from Harvard in 2020 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
While attending Harvard University, Gorman received the honor of being the nation’s first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, as well as the recipient of a Genius Grant from OZY Media. In 2016, she founded One Pen One Page, a non-profit organization to develop youth writing and leadership skills. Soon after, in 2015, she published her first poetry book, The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough. In 2014 she was selected to be the youth poet laureate of Los Angeles. Gorman found her voice in poetry and used her talents to take her to amazing heights, inspiring readers and earning accolades along the way.
This helped her to build her confidence and also hone her craft, fostering a true talent for writing. Gorman struggled with an auditory processing disorder and speech impediment during childhood, which specifically caused her to struggle with pronouncing the letter “R.” To work through and overcome these obstacles, she looked not only to speech therapy but also to reading, writing, and the recitation of poems and compositions as a lifeline of sorts. As her mother, Joan Wicks, supported the family working as a middle school English teacher in Los Angeles, California, she also supported Gorman’s passion for the written word. This was certainly the case for Amanda Gorman, raised by a single mother, along with her two siblings, including a twin sister, Gabrielle. Join us as we follow Amanda Gorman’s journey, unpacking some interesting facts that answer the question, “Who is this amazing writer?”Īs it often goes, strong women are raised by strong women. One thing for certain is a new era in Amanda Gorman’s life began the moment she stepped up to the stage on inauguration day. Others had the privilege of seeing her for the first time that day. Many were already familiar with this amazing poet and speaker, only 22 years of age, but clearly wise beyond her years. history, arguably stole the show with her poise, professionalism, and flawless performance of her original piece, “The Hill We Climb.” At a time when the deeply divided nation was looking for hope and healing, Gorman’s poem offered inspiration and comfort, leaving her audience in awe of an icon in the making. However, all eyes were on one captivating young woman who was breaking barriers of her own.Īmanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. Biden, took place in the midst of a global pandemic, barriers were broken.Īs millions of people streamed the ceremony from all over the world, many eyes were, of course, on the new President and First Lady, the nation’s first female Vice President and Second Gentleman, as well as the commanding musical performers. As the Inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, Joseph R.
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