Amanda Gorman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 07, 1998
Age	28
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, United States
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Amanda Gorman's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Gen Z generation
Known For	Youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history; performance of "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration; activism through poetry.

Intro

Amanda Gorman is an American poet and activist renowned for addressing social justice issues—such as racial equality, feminism, and marginalization—through her eloquent poetry. She gained international recognition as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed her poem "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021.

Early Life & Background

Amanda Gorman was raised in Los Angeles, California. She has a twin sister, Gabrielle. Gorman overcame a speech impediment as a child, which inspired her interest in poetry. She attended New Roads School and later studied sociology at Harvard University, graduating cum laude in 2020.

Career Highlights

First National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States in 2017.
Performed at the 59th U.S. presidential inauguration with her poem "The Hill We Climb" in 2021.
Published poetry and children's books, including 'The Hill We Climb' and 'Change Sings: A Children's Anthem.'
Named to TIME's 100 Next list and featured on the cover of Vogue magazine.

Trivia

Gorman was the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl, delivering an original poem in 2021.
She cites Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison among her literary influences.
Her debut poetry collection, 'Call Us What We Carry,' became a bestseller upon release.

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