Something, Someday

 
You’re told that                  人們告訴你
This won’t work,                 這樣行不通
But how will you know         但誰能肯定呢
If you never try?                 若你從未行動
 
　　這本充滿希望的繪本，傳達給孩子們的智慧箴言
　　——當你相信夢想，保持信念，每個人都有可能帶來改變。
 
　　作者阿曼達．戈爾曼（Amanda Gorman）是美國首屆「國家青年桂冠詩人」得主，也是關注社會議題的行動家，曾在美國總統拜登的就職典禮上，朗讀其詩作《我們攀登的山丘》（The Hill We Climb）成為媒體焦點，獲得國際讚譽。她出身貧窮的單親家庭，畢業於哈佛，夢想是當選美國總統。
 
　　繪者克里斯汀．羅賓遜（Christian Robinson）以《市場街最後一站》（Last Stop on Market Street）榮獲美國插畫界最高榮譽凱迪克獎，同時獲得紐伯瑞文學獎金獎等多項殊榮。近年出版的《你很重要》（You Matter）是他最想對孩子說的話，他希望透過創作的方式，讓世界變得更好。

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. 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.
 
Review
　　★ "Gorman immerses readers in the experience, assuring them that they are not alone in their longings for a better world." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

　　★ "[A] soaring poem about change… Together, the creators chronicle a child trusting their inner voice and working out how to address what feels in need of care, while Robinson’s neighborhood scenes, portraying a community of varying abilities, ages, and skin tones, model collaboration as a means for metamorphosis."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

　　★ "The picture book’s second-person point of view invites the audience to feel as if they’re a part of the story and empowered to change something within their community. The use of collage perfectly communicates the idea of what once was trash being transformed anew… This picture book’s timely message about coming together to make a change is a perfect addition to all libraries." —School Library Journal, starred review

　　"Award-winning Robinson and lauded poet Gorman are a perfect match, and fans of both will be eager to read their collaboration." —Booklist

Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hill We Climb, Call Us What We Carry, and her children’s picture book Change Sings, illustrated by Loren Long. Amanda is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Estée Lauder Companies as a Global Changemaker, she established the “Writing Change” initiative to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to social change. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University and now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles. Please visit her at TheAmandaGorman.com or on Instagram @AmandaSCGorman.

Christian Robinson received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor Award for his art in Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matt de la Peña. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books Another and You Matter, and he has illustrated many more, including Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd and The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. He lives in Oakland. Please visit him at TheArtOfFun.com or on Instagram @TheArtOfFun.