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Meet the Moment: Amanda Gorman on book bans

NBC Meet the Press

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Resilience Through Words

This chapter delves into the speaker's journey of overcoming self-doubt and a speech impediment, transforming challenges into strengths within their poetry. It highlights the significance of inclusivity in literature and the powerful impacts of recent book bans on marginalized communities. Through personal reflections and shared experiences, the chapter advocates for the importance of representation and access to diverse narratives in shaping identity and empowerment.

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