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. Change Sings is a picture book written by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman featuring lyrical text and rhythmic illustrations that build to a dazzling crescendo by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long. Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. Loren Long, the illustrator, also illustrated Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama.