Books like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
At Merryweather High, freshman Melinda is isolated after a night of trouble with the police. Quiet and friendless, she stops speaking entirely. Her art class becomes a refuge, where she finally faces the truth about a violent incident involving an upperclassman who still threatens her. As she learns to speak up, Melinda starts to reclaim her voice and work toward healing.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson
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