Description

Melinda is a freshman at Merryweather High, but her first year is defined by isolation and silence after a traumatic event she can't bring herself to speak about. Shunned by her peers and struggling to navigate the social landscape, she finds refuge only in her art class. Through her creative expression, Melinda begins to confront the truth of what happened at a party, a truth that has left her feeling broken and alone. This powerful novel explores themes of trauma, healing, and the courage it takes to find one's voice in the face of overwhelming silence.

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paperback

Puffin Books

Published Jan 1, 2001

197 pages

ISBN: 9780141310886

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@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

1. pretending like it didn’t happen still can hurt you<br/>2. there aren’t enough words to explain it<br/>3. there may never be enough words<br/>4. it never really leaves you<br/>5. you carry on anyways

Details

First Published

1999

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Sexual Violence
Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm