Praise Song for the Day — Elizabeth Alexander

Praise Song for the Day was commissioned for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. These inspiring words by award-winning poet Elizabeth Alexander celebrate all that has made America what it is today and challenge us -- as individuals, as communities, as a nation -- to continue working toward the dream of a better world for all.

Together with spectacular illustrations by Caldecott Awardâ€"winning illustrator David Diaz, Praise Song for the Day reminds us that we are an ever-evolving nation fueled by hope, freedom, perseverance, and love.