Amanda Gorman's Poetry Journey

Amanda Gorman, the inaugural poet, shares her deep connection with the Los Angeles Public Library and its role in her poetic journey. She reads two poems: Langston Hughes' 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' and her own 'Old Jim Crow Got to Go,' which draws from civil rights materials. Gorman reflects on the significance of these works and expresses gratitude for the library's support and the opportunity to participate in the event.

What role does Amanda Gorman hold in the context of this event?

• Event Organizer

• Library Director

• Inaugural Poet

• Youth Poet Laureate

Which library played a pivotal role in Amanda Gorman's poetry journey?

• Los Angeles Public Library

• New York Public Library

• Chicago Public Library

• San Francisco Public Library

Where was Amanda first named the Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate?

• City Hall

• Mark Taper Auditorium

• Community Center

• Central Library

How does Amanda describe her relationship with the Library Foundation?

• Like family

• Competitive

• Distant

• Professional

Who are some of the heroes in the arts mentioned by Amanda?

• Kevin, Chris, Robin, Sophia

• Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Wordsworth

• John, Paul, George, Ringo

• Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello

Which poem by Langston Hughes does Amanda read?

• The Negro Speaks of Rivers

• Dreams

• Harlem

• Mother to Son

What was Amanda's first encounter with African American literature?

• Writing her first poem

• Meeting a famous poet

• Attending a poetry workshop

• Reading 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'

What central theme does Amanda highlight in 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?

• Nature

• Love

• Water and rivers

• Technology

What event inspired Amanda to write 'Old Jim Crow got to go'?

• Black History Month

• Women's History Month

• Earth Day

• National Poetry Month

What challenge did Amanda face while writing 'Old Jim Crow got to go'?

• Deciding on a theme

• Choosing a title

• Finding a new perspective on race

• Selecting a publisher