Girls on the Rise

Summary: An electrifying new picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda GormanWho are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight. Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not for how they look but for how they look into the face of fear. Creating a rousing rallying cry with vivid illustrations by Loveis Wise, Gorman reminds us how girls have shaped our history while marching boldly into the future. CONSISTENTLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Every Gorman book has debuted at #1 on the NYT list and has earned starred reviews and accolades.ICONIC PICTURE BOOK COLLABORATION: Gorman and Wise are both young stars, and this colorful and vibrant picture book is the perfect addition to Gorman’s growing body of work.BOOKSTORE LOVE: Gorman is spreading the love for books and booksellers as the Indie Bookstore Ambassador 2023-2024.CULTURAL ICON: After becoming the youngest presidential inaugural poet in history, Gorman became the center of the zeitgeist, attracting fans like President and Dr. Biden, the Obamas, Oprah Winfrey, Malala Yousafzai, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and countless others. After co-hosting the Met Gala, landing on the cover of Vogue, and being the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl, she is now a Global Changemaker for Estée Lauder.FEMALE EMPOWERMENT: The powerful poem in this book will become a mantra for young girls everywhere. It has the potential to be sold in every season and for every special occasion. We see this title going alongside PYR classics like The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson.JANUARY 2025: Publication will coincide with the next presidential inauguration, and the four-year anniversary of Amanda’s legendary poem.Quotes:"Simple and accessible, the rhythmic visual storytelling presents an optimistic vision of young people working toward a better world." —Kirkus Reviews"Gorman captures the essence of girlhood in its many forms, showing how every individual adds to a collective striving for justice, peace, and positive change. . . . In word and art, each page celebrates both the uniqueness and the unity of girlhood experiences across cultures, appearances, and personal journeys. An excellent read aloud, this commanding offering speaks to a future marked by strength and endless possibilities." —BooklistAuthor Bio: Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hill We Climb, Call Us What We Carry, and the children's picture books Change Sings and Something, Someday. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award and was honored with the Chairman's Award at the 55th NAACP Image Awards. In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Estée Lauder Companies as a Global Changemaker, she established the Writing Change initiative to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to social change. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University and now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles.Please visit her at TheAmandaGorman.com or on Instagram @AmandaSCGorman.Author Residence: Los Angeles, CALoveis Wise is an artist, designer, creative director, and illustrator. Their work has been featured in publications like The New Yorker, TIME, and The New York Times. They've illustrated several picture books, including The People Remember by Ibi Zoboi, which won the Coretta Scott King Honor Award. They live in Los Angeles.Please visit them at LoveisWise.com or on Instagram @LoveisWiseIllu.Illustrator Residence:Los Angeles, CA