This luminous poetry collection explores history, language, identity, and erasure through an imaginative and intimate collage. In Call Us What We Carry, Gorman captures a shipwrecked moment in time and transforms it into a lyric of hope and healing. Gorman was the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration and her recitation of “The Hill We Climb” received widespread praise from media who called the poem “flawless” ( The Atlantic), “a stunning vision of democracy” ( The New Yorker), and “deeply rousing and uplifting” ( Vogue). On January 20, 2021, Gorman captivated the nation, and the world, with her delivery of her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Gorman will discuss her latest book of poetry, Call Us What We Carry, with decorated poet and scholar Dr. Writers Bloc Presents® and the Skirball invite you to a livestream conversation with bestselling author, poet, and activist Amanda Gorman.
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