Poet and author Amanda Gorman on "The Hill We Climb" being restricted in a Florida school

Poet and author Amanda Gorman joins "CBS Mornings" for her first interview since her poem and book, "The Hill We Climb," was restricted by a Florida elementary school. She shares her initial reaction to the ban, why she believes restricting books keeps history from children and how she got involved in a book-ban giveaway event.
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[@JJSo12345]

AND, the “objector” DIDN’T EVEN READ THE BOOK.

[@patriciajohnson6101]

Ms Gorman thank you for sharing your perspective ! Continued success to you 😊

[@marylynnacee4062]

Amanda Gorman is absolutely brilliant & the role model everyone of us needs; no matter how young or old, no matter our race, religion or any other way others seek to define themselves or others. BRAVO AMANDA! Hold on to your grace & wisdom & thank you for sharing it with the world!!!❤️🤍💙🌈

[@janicescott-pair97]

Well spoken Amanda!😊😊

[@tishagregg7446]

She is so smart and beautiful! I am so proud of her!

[@dawnalfonso9356]

Love this young lady❤ Ignore the people who don't seem to know better. She is on the right track.

[@JJSo12345]

BRAVO

[@stacyscooby8488]

She is amazing . thank you on giving us your perspective

[@k.p.9990]

Such a talented young woman💙🇺🇸👏

[@Tamia807]

Amanda is an extremely eloquent young lady and a brilliant voice for the younger generation.

[@JJSo12345]

…AND, the objector DIDN’T EVEN READ THE BOOK.

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Well if it takes only one person to have a book banned then two parents could bring it back! If I had children I would want them reading her books so they could have a better understanding at a young age all those things that we share despite where we come from, etc.

[@maggiemacha5552]

So eloquent! I am so grateful for her deeply respectful perspective 🙏🏼

[@mathildap.7705]

She's such a beautiful soul and speaks so elegantly. Proud of you Sistah. Continue to shine and let no one dim your light.❤

[@windygail5702]

How do you propose to control your children so that their curiosity is curbed and they are only taught my own ideology? That was his question, right?

[@joebrightbooks]

She's so intelligent and well-spoken. Such a beautiful person.

[@Annabee399]

"Black History is American History." Write, Speak, and Talk about the censorship of banning or moving certain books, another example of "The Hill We Climb."

[@patriciaredick9849]

Thank you Amanda, stay safe and well.

[@rickriffel6246]

The Hill We Climb is back on the bestseller list and will be read by more children than ever. I read the book and I am climbing the hill.

[@miahleslie6183]

The Parent who objected ..needs to be present explain herself...shameful....kids have access to way more negative in media music ....saddness ..😢