Change Sings: A Children's Anthem

Amanda Gorman gained nationwide recognition after she delivered her stirring poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January, 2021.

Like that poem, this one too expresses hope and optimism, delivered in the voice of a young girl who travels around with her guitar

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singing songs about change and love. As she goes, she hands out instruments to other kids joining her in working for change. In a verse that says multitudes in spite of its terseness, she declares, “I don’t make a taller fence, But fight to build a better bridge.” She advises other kids, “You’re the love your bright heart brings.”

Illustrations by Loren Long expand upon the poetic verse, showing, for example, wall art of Martin Luther King, Jr. when the girl proclaims, “I dream with the cries of tried-and-true dreamers.”

The cast of other children is very diverse.'

Suggested age range is four and older.

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Amanda Gorman is a national treasure and this is a lovely poem and I could see it inspiring children readers/listeners but it’s Loren Long’s illustrations that really shine in this book. They’re wonderful and they elevate and elaborate on the poem itself. Beautifully done and a gift worthy

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book for children of any age.

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