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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Speak
Book • 1999
Speak is a powerful novel by Laurie Halse Anderson that follows Melinda Sordino, a high school freshman struggling to cope with the aftermath of a rape at a summer party.
The story explores themes of trauma, identity, and finding one's voice, as Melinda navigates her freshman year in silence and isolation.
Through her art and personal growth, Melinda eventually confronts her past and begins to heal.
The story explores themes of trauma, identity, and finding one's voice, as Melinda navigates her freshman year in silence and isolation.
Through her art and personal growth, Melinda eventually confronts her past and begins to heal.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned in the context of books with explicit content, highlighting an asymmetry in challenges.
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When Book Bans Came to Small Town New Jersey
Mentioned by Anne Hallward as an example of a book that uses a creative format to tell a story about sexual assault.
IFS and Our Silenced Stories with Anne Hallward
Mentioned by Tunde Oyeneyin as her first book, detailing her journey of self-discovery and overcoming doubt.
You're in Charge of The Next Scene in Your Movie w/ Tunde Oyeneyin
