Speak 20th Anniversary Edition

Have you ever felt silenced by a painful experience, unable to find the words to share your truth? This groundbreaking novel explores the suffocating power of silence and the courage it takes to speak up, even when it feels impossible. You'll follow one young woman’s journey to reclaim her voice. Discover how Melinda Sordino navigates the treacherous halls of high school as an outcast, using art to process a trauma she can't name. Through her story, you'll gain a powerful understanding of consent, the impact of trauma, and the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author whose landmark novel, Speak, has been translated into thirty languages and is considered a modern classic. A survivor of sexual assault herself, Anderson wrote Speak to give voice to the silence that often follows trauma. Her powerful, unflinching storytelling has earned her numerous awards and made her a prominent advocate for survivors, solidifying her status as one of the most vital voices in contemporary young adult literature.