Today I choose to use my voice as a political choice by bringing to you The Hill We Climb, a poem by Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, read during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.
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Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and quite a bit more) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.
My choice for today’s episode is to use my voice as a political choice by bringing to you The Hill We Climb, a poem by Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, read during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021.
Read full text of The Hill We Climb HERE
Watch Amanda Gorman read her poem at the 2021 Inauguration HERE
Watch Amanda Gorman’s 2018 TED Talk "Using Your Voice Is a Political Choice" HERE
In this fierce talk and performance from TED-Ed Weekend, she explains why poetry is inherently political, pays homage to her honorary ancestors and stresses the value of speaking out despite your fears. "Poetry has never been the language of barriers," Gorman says. "It's always been the language of bridges."
Access Poetry in America - Student Lesson and Teacher Materials HERE
Watch James Corden's interview with Amanda Gorman on Jan 21, 2021 HERE
Check out Amanda Gorman's book "Something, Someday" HERE
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