#5SmartReads - April 15, 2021

Today’s regular guest contributor to #5SmartReads is Marisa! See the questions below to get to know her better!

Q: Celebrity crush is...
A: I don't even know who counts as a celebrity these days. Prince Harry?

Q: Last time I laughed really hard
A: My daughter is 2.5 and really clever - she makes me laugh all the time

Q: Last time I cried
A: Earlier this week - parenting a strong-willed child isn't for the weak!

The Rise And Rise Of Amanda Gorman (Vogue)

I adored Vogue's profile of Amanda Gorman, of whom I, like many of you I'm sure, am completely star-struck. I am mom to a 2.5 year old daughter and there are not many people I'd prefer for her to see as a role model. I mean, my God - 23 years old and choosing to accept an engagement at the Super Bowl not for money or fame but to give poetry a platform? We need more Amanda Gormans in the world.