Little People, Big Dreams: Amanda Gorman tap dance she began to write and

she began to write and share her own

even the smallest glimmer of hope can make a difference

revealing the daily joys and challenges of life as an athlete with disabilities

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Little People, Big Dreams: Amanda Gorman tap dance she began to write and"From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first ever National