The twentieth-anniversary edition of a modern classic will have bonus content including an introduction by tk and a new poem by the author Laurie Halse Anderson.
"Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless—an outcast—because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. Through her work on an art project, she is finally able to face what really happened that night: She was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends Merryweather and is still a threat to her.
A timeless novel about consent and finding the courage to speak up for yourself, the twentieth anniversary edition of the classic novel that has spoken to so many young adults now includes a new introduction by acclaimed writer, host, speaker, and cultural commentator Ashley C. Ford as well as an afterword by New York Times-bestselling author of All American Boys and Long Way Down, Jason Reynolds. This edition will also feature an updated Q&A, resource list, and essay and poem from Laurie Halse Anderson.
Publisher: Macmillan
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 224 pages
ISBN-10: 1250302358
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 50,001 + ratings
Speak: "Anderson infuses the narrative with a wit that sustains the heroine through her pain and holds readers' empathy. . . . [It] will leave readers touched and inspired." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last." --The Horn Book, starred review
"A frightening and sobering look at the cruelty and viciousness that pervade much of contemporary high school life, as real as today's headlines. . . . The plot is gripping and the characters are powerfully drawn. . . . A novel that will be hard for readers to forget." --Kirkus Reviews, Pointer Review
"Melinda's pain is palpable, and readers will totally empathize with her. This is a compelling book, with sharp, crisp writing that draws readers in, engulfing them in the story." --School Library Journal
"A story told with acute insight, acid wit, and affecting prose." --Library Journal
"Melinda's sarcastic wit, honesty, and courage make her a memorable character whose ultimate triumph will inspire and empower readers." --Booklist
Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has sold nearly five million copies. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Laurie was the proud recipient of the 2015 Intellectual Freedom Award given by the National Council of Teachers of English, and the 2011 Free Speech Defender Award given by the National Coalition Against Censorship. You can follow Laurie's adventures on Twitter, http://twitter.com/halseanderson, and on her website madwomanintheforest.com.
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