Girls on the Rise
$25.49
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2026
Summary
An electrifying picture book by New York Times bestselling author and US presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.
Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight.
Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by US presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241843468 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241843464 |
| Author: | Amanda Gorman, Loveis Wise |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 6mm x 3mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
Simple and accessible, the rhythmic visual storytelling presents an optimistic vision of young people working toward a better world. * Kirkus Reviews *
Gorman captures the essence of girlhood in its many forms, showing how every individual adds to a collective striving for justice, peace, and positive change… . In word and art, each page celebrates both the uniqueness and the unity of girlhood experiences across cultures, appearances, and personal journeys. An excellent read aloud, this commanding offering speaks to a future marked by strength and endless possibilities. * Booklist *
About The Author
Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history and a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. In 2017, Urban Word named her the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate.
Gorman’s performance of her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration received critical acclaim and international attention. The special edition of her inaugural poem debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list and was a Sunday Times Bestseller in the United Kingdom. She is also the author of the children’s picture book Change Sings.
After graduating cum laude from Harvard University, she now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles.
Loveis Wise
Loveis Wise is an artist, designer, creative director, and illustrator. Their work has been featured in publications like The New Yorker, TIME, and The New York Times. They’ve illustrated several picture books, including The People Remember by Ibi Zoboi, which won the Coretta Scott King Honor Award. They live in Los Angeles.
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