Her poetry places readers back in the days of quarantine, back in that loneliness, and it makes us reflect on how far we've come and how far we still need to go.” - USA Today “ Call Us What We Carry is thought-provoking and lyrical. The liberating force of the stories these poems tell about our resilience and survival showcases a powerful griot for our times.”. “Gorman shows us what an honor it is to witness history and to survive it, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. Through the lens of the country's history, she shows us the path toward healing.” - NPR reckons with America's present, particularly with the pandemic. “Gorman doesn’t merely transcribe a diary of a plague year her bold, oracular pronouncements bear witness to collective experience, with an uncanny confidence and a prescient tone that are all the poet’s own.” - New Yorker “In seven sections and through poems that often experiment with form, the book sets out to tell the story of the COVID-19 pandemic from a collective point of view, with Gorman exploring the grief, hope and wisdom that come from a period of shared tragedy. “Gorman’s thoughtfulness and activist spirit shine through on every page.” - Publishers Weekly

★ “At once heartbreaking and deeply healing, Gorman's collection calls readers to their best selves, even-or especially-in the face of great loss.” – Shelf Awareness, starred review This stunning collection belongs on every shelf.” – Booklist, starred review Gorman’s poetry operates as a perfect combination of part elegy and part call to action. ★ “Gorman’s newest poetry collection offers a stunning amalgamation of poems formatted in different styles to convey a message of sorrow, unity, and collective healing. ★ “An inspired anthem for the next generation-a remarkable poetry debut.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman:

Amanda Gorman Book by University Press