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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781984882394
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ISBN: 9781984882394
| Runtime: | 3.81 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Poetry |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A Publishers Weekly Pick of YA Books Addressing #MeToo
Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as "powerful," "captivating," and "essential" in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-read memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
★ "Poetry is very often written to be heard, and this collection in particular ought to be heard—spoken proudly by Anderson, outloud, and at full volume. —Booklist review of the audio edition, starred review"With Speak, Anderson opened the door for more novels exploring the deeply felt and deeply personal aftermath of sexual violence. SHOUT serves as both a testament to the life-altering, lifesaving impact of these types of stories — and as an urgent and brutal reminder of their ongoing necessity.
A powerful testament that bears witness not just to [Anderson's] own pain, and the pain of others similarly abused, but also to the power of speaking persistently, time and time again, about topics that most people don't want to hear. —The Los Angeles Review of Books
"An absolutely essential read for teenagers and the people who know them. —Refinery29
★ "Immensely powerful. —Shelf Awareness, starred review
★ "More than a gifted writer, Anderson is an advocate for anyone who feels alienated. Her sensitive, incisive book is essential for all young people. —School Library Journal, starred review
★ "In this powerful memoir told in free verse, Anderson delves into her past. . .Her potent words and willingness to shout her message are proof of the soundness of that advice. —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "A captivating, powerful read about clawing your way out of trauma, reclaiming your body,and undoing lifetimes of lessons in order to use your voice as the weapon it is. Fervent and deafening. —Booklist, starred review★ "Readers new to Anderson will find this accessible. It's a strong example of how lived experience shapes art and an important book for the #MeToo movement.
★ “A praise song to survivors, a blistering rebuke to predators, and a testament to the healing power of shared stories. —The Horn Book, starred reivew★ "Will ring out to readers who themselves believe in the power of stories.
Anderson’s prose is so gorgeous . . . that at times the book needs to be put down to absorb her utter mastery of language. —Entertainment Weekly
Author
Author Bio: Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author, writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous American Library Association and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also made the Carnegie Medal shortlist in the United Kingdom. She lives in northern New York, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. She and her husband, Scot, plus their menagerie of critters, enjoy country living and time in the woods. When not writing or hanging out with her family, you can find her training for marathons or trying to coax tomatoes out of the rocky soil in her backyard.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Poetry |
| Runtime: | 3.81 |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
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