Amanda Gorman: Poet and Activist

Amanda Gorman: Poet and ActivistBy: L'Oreal Thompson Payton Illustrator: Laura Freeman Series: Step into Reading, Step 2 Learn all about Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U. S. history, in this Step 2 biography reader! Poet and activist Amanda Gorman captivated millions of viewers across the nation as she read her poem, The Hill We Climb, at the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in 2021. In this Step 2 reader, kids will learn

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