While You Preorder Amanda Gorman’s Poetry Collection, Check Out These 12 Other Amazing Poetry Books

It's not often that poetry enters the national conversation, but we couldn't be happier that it has. After watching National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman's incredible delivery at President Biden's inauguration, we're feeling inspired to take a deeper dive into this literary art form.

These acclaimed reads range from classic to contemporary and demonstrate the transportive power of a few choice words on a page. You might even want to read them aloud to truly experience the power of the words themselves. Check out these 12 poetry books that offer a deep read into short works.