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The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available as a collectible gift edition. “Stunning.” —CNN “Dynamic.” —NPR “Deeply rousing and uplifting.” —Vogue     On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and brought hope to viewers around the globe with her call for unity and healing. Her poem “The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country” can now be cherished in this special gift edition, perfect for any reader looking for some inspiration. Including an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey, this remarkable keepsake celebrates the promise of America and affirms the power of poetry.

The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country

In the wake of a tumultuous election and a global pandemic, Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," offered a message of hope and unity for the United States. Delivered at President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021, the poem captured the nation's attention with its soaring language and powerful imagery.

Gorman, a 22-year-old poet and activist from Los Angeles, was the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. She was chosen for the honor after her poem, "The Change We Need," went viral on social media in 2017. In "The Hill We Climb," Gorman reflects on the challenges that the United States has faced in recent years, including racial injustice, political division, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she also expresses optimism for the future, urging Americans to come together and work towards a more just and equitable society.

The poem begins with a powerful invocation of the American flag, which Gorman describes as a symbol of both hope and struggle: "We lift our gazes to the horizon / And see the flag unfurled / With hands that hold us steady / Through the night and through the storm."

Gorman then goes on to address the challenges that the United States has faced in recent years. She speaks of the "brokenness" of the nation, the "divisions" that have torn it apart, and the "sorrows" that have weighed it down. However, she also celebrates the resilience of the American people, their ability to overcome adversity, and their determination to build a better future for themselves and their children.

The poem concludes with a call to action, urging Americans to come together and work towards a more just and equitable society. Gorman writes, "We rise and raise our voices / To the sounds of hope and change / We march forward, hand in hand / With purpose in our hearts and love in our souls."

"The Hill We Climb" was a powerful and moving message of hope and unity for the United States. It captured the nation's attention and inspired people of all ages and backgrounds. The poem is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future.