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It’s been a big week for 23-year-old American poet and advocate Amanda Gorman. A book of her poem,
The Hill We Climb, which she read at United States President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January, was released, rocketing straight to the top spot on
The New York Times bestseller list. And she did a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey for an Apple TV special. But some would argue an even bigger coup is her appearance on the May cover of US
Vogue. The cover has been photographed by Annie Leibovitz, who has also shot Princess Diana and Kate Moss.
By Mekishana Pierre Annie Leibovitz/Vogue
Amanda Gorman is far from done speaking her piece. The National Youth Poet Laureate covers the May issue of Vogue, where she opens up about her rise to fame after reciting her poem, The Hill We Climb, at President Biden s inauguration.
Gorman made history as the youngest inaugural poet ever and began a press tour that included appearances with a bevy of well-known TV hosts such as James Corden, Ellen DeGeneres and Anderson Cooper. Her name became synonymous with political figures like Hillary Clinton, Michelle and Barack Obama, and more. According to Gorman, it has all been an adventure aided by a village.
Amanda Gorman says she’s turned down $17m in deals since inauguration Chelsea Ritschel
Vogue after gaining national recognition as the inaugural poet.
On Wednesday, the fashion magazine announced on social media that the 23-year-old poet had been chosen for
Vogue’s May issue, making her the first-ever poet to be featured on the cover.
“@TheAmandaGorman is our May cover star! Poet, activist, optimist, style icon - Gorman has become so much more than a literary star. Meet the phenomenon in the making,” the outlet announced on Twitter.
The issue features two covers, both of which were shot by photographer Annie Leibovitz and styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, with one featuring Gorman dressed in a bright green, orange and red Louis Vuitton Kente gown by Virgil Abloh.
Amanda Gorman says she’s turned down $17m in deals since inauguration Chelsea Ritschel
Vogue after gaining national recognition as the inaugural poet.
On Wednesday, the fashion magazine announced on social media that the 23-year-old poet had been chosen for
Vogue’s May issue, making her the first-ever poet to be featured on the cover.
“@TheAmandaGorman is our May cover star! Poet, activist, optimist, style icon - Gorman has become so much more than a literary star. Meet the phenomenon in the making,” the outlet announced on Twitter.
The issue features two covers, both of which were shot by photographer Annie Leibovitz and styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, with one featuring Gorman dressed in a bright green, orange and red Louis Vuitton Kente gown by Virgil Abloh.