“She says suicide is for cowards. This is an uglynasty Momside. She bought a book about it. Tough love. Sour sugar. Barbed velvet. Silent talk. She leaves the book on the back of the toilet to educate me. She has figured out that I don’t say too much. It bugs her.”
Speak is a narrative that delves into the life of a young girl, her experiences with sexual awakening, and the challenges she faces in a society that often misunderstands and judges her. The story is a powerful exploration of the human condition, the search for self, and the courage it takes to speak one's truth. more
Laurie Halse Anderson is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works often explore the challenges and growth of adolescence, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more
“I have learned to cradle silence in public places.”
“I respond to insults, And to rivalries, With a silence occult In all my victories.”
“The silence Is like moonlight In one thing: That it hides nothing.”
“We need not be afraid of silence; sometimes it can help us listen to our precious inner messages.”
“When you learn to close your eyes, wait and listen, silence reveals a beautiful thing: yourself.”
“Thoughts are thoughts and you're beyond that. Let silence or your dreams do the talking.”