An amazing compendium of the stories of women of color
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We Go High by Nicole Ellis is an amazing compendium of the stories of women of color. The book includes the stories of everyone from the Vice President Kamala Harris to writers like Amanda Gorman, who did the amazing inaugural poem at President Joe Biden's election. According to the description, this book "not only celebrates these remarkable women’s achievements, but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them."
Here is an excerpt from Amanda Gorman's pages:
"Amanda Gorman made history on January 20th, 2021, when
she became the youngest inaugural poet ever in the United States.
At just 22, she joined the ranks of the linguistic greats, including
Maya Angelo, Robert Frost, and Miller Williams.
On that historic day, she stood in front of the Capitol and the nation
and spoke with an animated voice, filled with emotion. She described
herself as a “skinny Black girl, descended from slaves and raised by
a single mother,” who can dream of being president one day,
“only to find herself reciting for one.” Her poem “The Hill We Climb,”
spoke deeply of loss and the fragile state of the nation. She also spoke
of the possibility of a new day through unity, reconciliation, and
bearing the weight of the full truth."
Overall, We Go High is a wonderful tribute to women of color everywhere. One highlight of this book is how it highlights people who are not often included. I think that featuring marginalized people is so important. Another highlight of this book is the amazing full-color art that decorates each woman's pages. It's a blend of photography and digital artwork and fully celebrates each woman. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in June!
We Go High by Nicole Ellis is an amazing compendium of the stories of women of color. The book includes the stories of everyone from the Vice President Kamala Harris to writers like Amanda Gorman, who did the amazing inaugural poem at President Joe Biden's election. According to the description, this book "not only celebrates these remarkable women’s achievements, but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them."
Here is an excerpt from Amanda Gorman's pages:
"Amanda Gorman made history on January 20th, 2021, when
she became the youngest inaugural poet ever in the United States.
At just 22, she joined the ranks of the linguistic greats, including
Maya Angelo, Robert Frost, and Miller Williams.
On that historic day, she stood in front of the Capitol and the nation
and spoke with an animated voice, filled with emotion. She described
herself as a “skinny Black girl, descended from slaves and raised by
a single mother,” who can dream of being president one day,
“only to find herself reciting for one.” Her poem “The Hill We Climb,”
spoke deeply of loss and the fragile state of the nation. She also spoke
of the possibility of a new day through unity, reconciliation, and
bearing the weight of the full truth."
Overall, We Go High is a wonderful tribute to women of color everywhere. One highlight of this book is how it highlights people who are not often included. I think that featuring marginalized people is so important. Another highlight of this book is the amazing full-color art that decorates each woman's pages. It's a blend of photography and digital artwork and fully celebrates each woman. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in June!