Amanda Gorman by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of this amazing contemporary poet. As a young girl, Gorman loved to read, anything at all. I can grok! I was (and am) the same. Always gotta have a book. My fam jokes it's like my adult security blanket. Not gonna lie, it is for sure. I'm never bored though, if I get stuck waiting somewhere. (And with Kindle, I can carry an entire library)! A love of reading led to a love of writing, especially poetry. Gorman is our first Youth Poet Laureate and even got to read a poem at the inauguration of US President Biden!

I appreciate that the author handled certain parts of life with gentleness and compassion. That's been the case with many of the people who've been covered in this series. At the end is a section with more detailed information on Gorman's life, suitable for older readers. Inspirational and educational both, this entire series is great, and full of delightful art to engage younger audiences!

This a wonderful addition to this library. It is so exciting to see such diversity in those selected to receive their own book. The book is beautifully illustrated and simply but effectively told. I like the direction of choosing contemporary as well as historical figures.

When I saw that Little People, Big Dreams were releasing a book on Amanda Gorman I was surprised. Yes, the young poet is incredibly inspiring, but it does feel odd to read a biography of someone who has so many years still to live, to continue to shine her light. However, I did find out a few things that I didn’t know about Amanda, like the fact that she had a speech impediment and an auditory processing disorder. This makes her performance at the inauguration even more impressive.

These biographies are age appropriate; inspiring and interesting, but not overwhelming. They have bright, beautiful illustrations, striking covers, and look great on a shelf together. I love the diversity of the people featured in this series. Artists, athletes, authors, activists, actors, explorers, entertainers, musicians and scientists.

Thank you NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thankyou so much to Netgalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for this arc.
I went into this no knowing who Amanda Gorman is or what she did or is known for and I certainly learnt alot.

Although Amanda had a speech impediment it didn't stop her doing what she wanted to do, which was to become a poet. Amanda was named America's First Youth Poet Laureate.

She was a decendent of black writers and freedom fighters, these became her idols and encouraged her to fight to become a human rights advocate.

This book beautifully illustrates Amanda's life so far and really shows her colourful, loving personality but also how strong she is and how much she is willing to fight for equality.

As always the Little People, Big Dreams series has not disappointed! A great intro to Amanda Gorman for youngsters, with just the right tone to start engaging in important conversations from a young age.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me access an advance copy of this book in exchange for my feedback.

I just Love this little books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, must be one of the best little books to purchase for children, these are the best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

So, this latest book is aboutAmanda Gorman is one of the latest of her books and this is so beautifully illustrated from start to end. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences.

This is one book, you should definitely buy for your little readers so they can learn about Amanda Gorman

I am so glad these books are being published and I highly recommend all of these books

Many thanks to Quarto’s Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest reviewRuth Bader Ginsburg by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Another great read from this series of books!
And yet again, written about someone who I didn't know much about at all despite being an avid reader myself.
The fact this lady is so young and has made such a difference is very inspiring for younger people.

I feel like it is a bit quick for Amanda Gorman to have a LPBD book, as she is young and will certainly do many more inspiring things in the future. However, this book manages to tell Amanda's story so far in a very inspiring way, and I loved the illustrations. Definitely a good book to inspire little girls and boys to work hard!

Another fabulous addition to this series, it is wonderful to see a modern, young Black woman as the focal point - especially as the point is made in the book itself that Gorman found it hard to find people who look like her on the covers of books etc. - and it was really interesting to read about her own struggles with reading and learning, and how it prompted her to become even more interested in books, and later poetry, plus her activism.
As always the illustrations are beautiful, eye catching for both young and old, and the design and words complement each other perfectly.

Amanda Gorman is a new biography for young readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and all of them are delightful and exuberant little books which cover the lives of famous cultural, science, arts, and innovative icons while maintaining an age-appropriate level of detail. Due out 3rd March 2020 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint, it'll be 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.

Even before she burst onto the wider cultural consciousness as the vibrant, graceful, and intelligent poet at the inauguration of US President Biden, this accomplished young woman had already fought challenges in her own life, overcoming a speech impediment and the challenges of being a young black woman in a country split by divisiveness and pain.

Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's written in clear accessible language. The gentle and sweetly whimsical illustrations are well done. The art by Queenbe Monyei is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The art is rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look (like the books, animals, multicultural children and adults, and more which appear throughout the book). I love to see so many kids and adults reading in the illustrations!

Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these little books. This one is a worthy addition.

Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Ms. Gorman is an intelligent and beloved figure and has become an icon for a more hopeful and cooperative future and this little book is a nice introduction to her life and work for the youngest generation.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes

One thing I find very appealing about the Little People, Big Dreams series is the diversity of the people chosen for biographies. Too often biographies for children have focused on historical, white men. This series does have some historical figures, yet I love the speed at which new, important figures of the now are bought to us.

Amanda Gorman is a wonderful inspiration and this is perfect addition to the series. A true inspiration especially for any children who find aspects of speech difficult and can see that if you dream big enough and work hard, dreams can come true.

Having only every heard of Amanda Gorman, from reading the beautiful poem at President Biden’s ceremony last year. I was intrigued in this book and to learn about her life. Absolutely fabulous book.

I love this series - Little People, Big Dreams! I always jump at the chance to read these books.
However, I wasn't overly impressed with this book. I don't think Gorman has the same amount of backstory or amount of work (as of yet) to fill the book. I don't think there was enough to write about, so it felt a little flat for me.
It was still very beautiful, and I still learnt more about Gorman, but it certainly wasn't my fav book in the series.

Another great addition to the series of books from Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara.
These books are a great introduction to inspirational People for young kids and the illustrations are eye catching.
I like the timeline and added information at the back too.

I just love this series of books. The illustrations are engaging and think the language is pitched just right so it can used to educate and inspire most ages, it’s simple enough for younger children to understand and can be a great starting point for older readers to ask questions and go and do their own research

This is another interesting children's book from the Little People, Big Dreams series, which shows the life of Amanda Gorman, as she grows up with disabilities, and then goes on to find her way in life as a poet, becoming famous and performing her poem "The Hill We Climb" at a ceremony in 2021.

The images of the book are lovely and colourful, and the text is easy for children to read and understand.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved reading the story of Amanda Gorman! From a young child struggling with a speech impediment to addressing the world stage at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, I read this to my daughters aged 7 and 5 and they listened throughout before asking me to show them the video of Amanda reading her poetry on that special day in Washington. There were several parts of the book they were a little too young to take in but overall they enjoyed Amanda’s story (as did I) and loved the excellent illustrations we have come to know and love with this book series.