{"product_id":"change-sings-isbn-9780593203224","title":"Change Sings","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lyrical picture book debut from \u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and\u003c\/b\u003e presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator Loren Long\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"I can hear change humming\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn its loudest, proudest song.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eI don't fear change coming,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnd so I sing along.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e With lyrical text and rhythmic illustrations that build to a dazzling crescendo by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator Loren Long, \u003ci\u003eChange Sings\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumphant call to action for everyone to use their abilities to make a difference.★ “In rich language and vivid art, this hopeful celebration of the life-affirming power of change to ripple out into a better future is irresistible. Text and poetry work together to regulate a careful reading of this beautiful work.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eOne to keep, to read, and to reread.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “This uplifting serenade will instill readers of any age with hope for the future and the initiative to improve it.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A lovely and loving call to action and kindness.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“So rich are both the art and the verses in uplifting imagery that it’s hard to imagine any young audience remaining unstirred by this call to be the change they want to see.” –\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This inspiring call to action unambiguously suggests that every individual, regardless of age, can contribute to making the world a better place.\u003ci\u003e” –\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Gorman\u003c\/b\u003e is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. Amanda’s activism and poetry have been featured on \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show,\u003c\/i\u003e PBS Kids, and \u003ci\u003eCBS This Morning,\u003c\/i\u003e and in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Vogue, Essence,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eO, The Oprah\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine. In 2017, Urban Word named her the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. After graduating cum laude from Harvard University, she now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles. The special edition of her inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb,” was published in March 2021 and debuted at #1 on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, USA Today,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller lists. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eChange Sings,\u003c\/i\u003e will be published in September 2021. Please visit \u003cu\u003etheamandagorman.com\u003c\/u\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Otis series which is in development as an animated television series. He's also the illustrator of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e by Barack Obama and \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e by Matt de la Pena. He recently illustrated a modern edition of the Clement C. Moore classic \u003ci\u003eThe Night Before Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives near Cincinnati with his wife and rescue hound, Charlie. Visit him online at LorenLong.com or on Twitter @lorenlong.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300624519397,"sku":"NP9780593203224","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593203224.jpg?v=1767723555","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/change-sings-isbn-9780593203224","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}