Everything you need to know about Biden inauguration poet Amanda Gorman

Everything you need to know about Biden inauguration poet Amanda Gorman

US National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman reads at Joe Biden’s inauguration (Patrick Semansky/AP)

Thu, 21 Jan, 2021 - 10:14
Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor

Poet Amanda Gorman stole the show at Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony, as she referred to everything from Hamilton to the Bible with her powerful reading.

Here is everything you need to know about the young writer.

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