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Amanda Gorman Reading Order

3 series Β· 7 books

Amanda Gorman is a contemporary poet and activist whose work spans young adult literature, children's books, and poetry collections. Known for her powerful verse that addresses social justice and inspiration, she has published six books since 2021 across multiple formats including anthologies and dedicated collections. Her writing resonates with younger audiences while tackling meaningful themes with lyrical depth and accessibility.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth

Children's Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2025)

Amanda Gorman's Children's series consists of three books published between 2021 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Change Sings: A Children's Anthem, followed by Something, Someday, and Girls on the Rise, the latter co-written with Loveis Wise. This young adult series is best experienced from start to finish as originally released.

Start with Change Sings: A Children's Anthem and read in order.

Start this series with Change Sings: A Children's Anthem

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Cover of Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
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Cover of Girls on the Rise(With: Loveis Wise)
Girls on the Rise(With: Loveis Wise)

Poetry Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2015–2021)

Amanda Gorman's poetry series consists of two collections published in 2021 for young adult readers. Begin with Call Us What We Carry / The Hill We Climb and Other Poems, followed by The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country, reading them in the order they were released. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Call Us What We Carry / The Hill We Climb and Other Poems and read in order.

Start this series with The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough

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The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough
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Cover of Call Us What We Carry / The Hill We Climb and Other Poems
Call Us What We Carry / The Hill We Climb and Other Poems
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The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Amanda Gorman written?
Amanda Gorman has written 7 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Amanda Gorman series?
Here are the first books in Amanda Gorman's series: Children's: Change Sings: A Children's Anthem; Poetry: The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough.
What order should I read Amanda Gorman's books?
We recommend reading Amanda Gorman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Amanda Gorman still writing new books?
Yes, Amanda Gorman has 1 ongoing series: Children's.

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