The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem

‘For there is always light
If only we’re brave enough to be it.
If only we’re brave enough to see it.’

** Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller**

‘ I was profoundly moved… The power of your words blew me away ‘ Michelle Obama, TIME

‘ A moment of history in book form ‘ Stylist

‘ Deeply rousing and uplifting ‘ Vogue

On 20 January 2021, Amanda Gorman spoke a message of truth and hope to millions.

Aged twenty-two, she delivered a poetry reading at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden. Her poem, ‘The Hill We Climb’, addressed the country and reached across the world: a call for a brave future.

This special edition, which includes an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey, marks that poem and offers us courage, consolation and the inspiration to make change.

‘ I was thrilled ‘ Hillary Clinton

‘ She spoke truth to power and embodied clear-eyed hope to a weary nation. She revealed us to ourselves ‘ Lin-Manuel Miranda, TIME