Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

Something, Someday

Amanda Gorman

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · September 26, 2023

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Who it’s for
A hopeful picture book about finding room to act when the world feels broken.
Themes
Hope, Making a difference, Friendship and cooperation
Genres
Poetry, Values & Virtues, US: African American Stories

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About this book

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson You’re told that This won’t work, But how will you know If you never try? Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope. Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix.

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But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. With intimate and inspiring text and powerfully stunning illustrations, Something, Someday reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact.

Small Acts, Shared Hope

A hopeful picture book about finding room to act when the world feels broken.

Come here for

  • Gentle encouragement when problems feel too big
  • Hope in trying, perhaps with a friend's help

Expect

  • Intimate, inspiring words beside expressive illustrations
  • A reminder that small gestures can matter

Where it sits

Poetry60%
Values & Virtues59%
US: African American Stories38%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • US: African American Stories
  • Prejudice & Racism
  • Values & Virtues
Authors
Amanda Gorman
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
September 26, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hope · Making a difference · Friendship and cooperation
Reading lane
US: African American Stories