A book for those who held their breath and blinked through tears while watching Amanda Gorman perform her poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ at the 46th Presidential Inauguration earlier in 2021. Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet, and her work focuses on important themes like gender justice, racial equality, and environmental advocacy. This collection of poems is both energetic and mournful, lyrical yet rooted in realism. Call Us What We Carry is a timeless collection that will live in your heart and mind for many years to come.
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