{"product_id":"louder-than-hunger-isbn-9781536232523","title":"Louder Than Hunger","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This heart-wrenching verse novel—inspired by the author’s experiences . . . is an unflinching depiction of resistance and disordered eating recovery.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He likes skating and singing, playing Bingo and Name That Tune, and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers. He also likes avoiding people his own age . . . and the cruelty of mirrors . . . and food. Jake has read about kids like him in books—the weird one, the outsider—and would do anything \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003eto be that kid, including shrink himself down to nothing. But the less he eats, the bigger he feels. How long can Jake punish himself before he \u003ci\u003etruly \u003c\/i\u003edisappears? A fictionalized account of the author’s experiences and emotions living in residential treatment facilities as a young teen with an eating disorder, \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph of raw honesty. With a deeply personal afterword for context, this verse novel is a powerful model for muffling the destructive voices inside, managing and articulating pain, and embracing self-acceptance, support, and love.A \u003cb\u003ebeautiful, powerful, and emotionally impactful \u003c\/b\u003ebook. Jake’s story will fill you with hope and the courage to face your own challenges!\u003cbr\u003e—Jeff Kinney, author of the New York Times best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery so often a book comes along that is so \u003cb\u003ebrave and necessary\u003c\/b\u003e, it extends a lifeline when it’s needed most. This is one of those books.\u003cbr\u003e—Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning, The One and Only Ivan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Schu has given us a \u003cb\u003ecourageous \u003c\/b\u003etale confirming that the voices inside of us—the ones trying to silence our lives—are real, but conquerable. This is \u003cb\u003ea story of triumph\u003c\/b\u003e, and I hope that for readers, \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger \u003c\/i\u003eis louder than heartbreak.\u003cbr\u003e—Jason Reynolds, former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptivating, poignant, graceful, and so important\u003c\/b\u003e. John Schu is a masterful storyteller, and his lyrical prose will be relatable to anyone dealing with self-acceptance. It’s the kind of book that adults will want to put into the hands of kids, but they won’t need to. Kids will be giving it to each other.\u003cbr\u003e—Dav Pilkey, author of the New York Times best-selling Dog Man series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold with brutal honesty, this is an \u003cb\u003eimportant \u003c\/b\u003estory about confronting anorexia’s all-too-loud voice and healing so it stays silenced—once and for all.\u003cbr\u003e—Lisa Fipps, author of the Michael L. Printz Honor Book Starfish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ea powerful and important book\u003c\/b\u003e, giving readers entry into the world of a sensitive teen, struggling physically and emotionally with crippling anxiety and anorexia. Through his free verse voice, we accompany Jake into his honest, raw, vulnerable world. I think readers of all ages will empathize with him, worry for him, and root for his journey to understanding, recovery, hope, and joy. Those who know the author, John Schu, and have witnessed his boundless enthusiasm and legendary passion for reading and the transformative power of story will connect on an even deeper level upon learning that Jake’s story parallels John Schu’s own. From troubled teen to author and speaker surging with compassion and joy and willing to share it all with the world—that is John Schu.\u003cbr\u003e—Newbery Medalist Sharon Creech\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMasterfully lyrical, powerfully raw, and incredibly moving, \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea marvel\u003c\/b\u003e. Jake’s story will break and mend your heart. A book full of unflinching and vulnerable truths, but also filtered with inspiring light. Necessary and important.\u003cbr\u003e—Jasmine Warga, best-selling and Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger \u003c\/i\u003epours its whole heart onto the page, bravely exposing the raw spaces within to give readers that rare and precious gift: hope.\u003cbr\u003e—Minh Lê, award-winning author of Drawn Together\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce I started reading this book, \u003cb\u003eI could not put it down\u003c\/b\u003e. A raw, honest, heartrending story about shouting down that voice in your head that says you’re worthless.\u003cbr\u003e—Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times best-selling Refugee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartbreakingly honest and unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Kelly Yang, New York Times best-selling author of the Front Desk series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA startling and honest story that will touch many lives. Just as Jake finds healing and joy in music and poetry and stories, so will the readers of this book.\u003cbr\u003e—Rajani LaRocca, author of the Newbery Honor Book Red, White, and Whole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes hope comes along and it’s book-shaped—like this\u003c\/b\u003e. Like Jake and his gentle vulnerability, his big, beautiful heart, his journey that will remind so many readers they aren’t alone. \u003cb\u003eI adored every page\u003c\/b\u003e of this story.\u003cbr\u003e—Natalie Lloyd, New York Times best-selling author of A Snicker of Magic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOh, this book! I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. Jake held me close and didn’t let go. He broke my heart and stitched it back together again. This is a \u003cb\u003elife-changing\u003c\/b\u003e book for anyone who has ever wanted to disappear. Masterful.\u003cbr\u003e—Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Medal winner Hello, Universe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverybody seems to have a voice in their head that whispers bad things. But Jake’s voice is shouting and screaming. As he shares his amazing story, his true voice comes through. You will want to listen.\u003cbr\u003e—Tom Angleberger, author of the New York Times best-selling Origami Yoda series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJake had my heart right from the beginning of this powerful, moving story about healing and resilience.\u003cbr\u003e—Supriya Kelkar, author of American as Paneer Pie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger\u003c\/i\u003e by John Schu shines a light on the power to quiet the voice that anchors doubt, tells lies, and steals confidence. The reader will root for Jake. Worry about Jake. Love Jake. His beautiful heart, his Broadway spirit, his bravery. This powerful heartprint story will change you. In the very best possible way.\u003cbr\u003e—Elly Swartz, author of Finding Perfect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we read an incredible story, our hearts can grow with every word. I do believe my heart grew three sizes.\u003cbr\u003e—Pernille Ripp, educator, author, and founder of the Global Read Aloud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJake’s story is \u003cb\u003ecompelling, important, and filled with vulnerability and love\u003c\/b\u003e—a book with a raw and unflinching honesty. There are readers whose hearts and minds will be opened by this story. For some, it will save their lives.\u003cbr\u003e—Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of the Pura Belpré Author Award winner Esperanza Rising\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouder Than Hunger\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that everyone needs to read so that we can all understand what it’s like to feel so small that you want to disappear completely.”\u003cbr\u003e—Linda Williams Jackson, award-winning author of The Lucky Ones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJake is a character who will stay in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives. I can’t wait for you to meet him.\u003cbr\u003e—Colby Sharp, teacher, author, and reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife-changing.\u003cbr\u003e—Travis Jonker, librarian, author, and illustrator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel is written in verse from Jake’s perspective, allowing poignant access to his thoughts and feelings. Schu draws on his own experience with anorexia, adding authenticity to the voice. The author clearly cares about his young readers, checking in with them at the end of the book and providing resources about eating disorders. . . . Jake’s struggle with anorexia isn’t easy to read but his ultimate steps toward health provide hope, as does this much-needed and underrepresented male perspective on eating ­disorders.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heart-wrenching verse novel—inspired by the author’s experiences, as discussed in an end note by Schu (\u003ci\u003eThis Is a Story\u003c\/i\u003e)—is an unflinching depiction of resistance and disordered eating recovery. Clever use of negative space and onomatopoeic phrases emphasize Jake’s feelings of anger, grief, shame, and vulnerability, while musical theater lyrics and letters from Jake’s grandmother gently buoy this raw read.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe emphasis on internal contradictions and the carefully rendered ending, hinting at hope without promising certainty of recovery, are especially honest and notable. . . . \u003cb\u003eA sensitive, true-to-life narrative\u003c\/b\u003e that is respectfully and indelibly portrayed.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePulling from struggles with his own eating disorder, Schu gives readers a searing, deeply intimate verse novel, depicting the emotional and physical devastation wrought by disordered eating with brutal, gut-punching honesty. . . . Disordered eating among boys is still an underdiscussed topic and this could bring some much-needed awareness.\u003cbr\u003e—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his author’s note, Schu shares how his own experiences with disordered eating as a teen were the impetus for this story, and a resource page concludes. This candid, challenging story will speak loudly to young people grappling with disordered eating and damaged self-esteem, as they will appreciate the honesty and healing it holds.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eJohn Schu\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the acclaimed picture books \u003ci\u003eThis Is a School, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison, and \u003ci\u003eThis Is a Story\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo. He also wrote the adult study \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life\u003c\/i\u003e and was named a \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003eMover and Shaker for his dynamic interactions with students and his passionate adoption of new technologies as a means of connecting authors, illustrators, books, and readers. Children’s librarian for Bookelicious, part-time lecturer at Rutgers University, and former Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs, Mr. Schu—as he is affectionately known—continues to travel the world to share his love of books. He lives in Naperville, Illinois. You can find him at www.JohnSchu.com and on social media @MrSchuReads.This Notebook Belongs To: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJake Stacey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eYear: \u003c\/b\u003e1996\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFavorite Subject: \u003c\/b\u003eLanguage Arts\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFavorite Book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Giver\u003c\/i\u003e by Lois Lowry\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFavorite Movie:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFavorite Sport: \u003c\/b\u003eRollerblading\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFavorite Food:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Goal:\u003c\/b\u003e To see a musical on Broadway with Grandma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWriting My Name\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I write\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e in \u003cbr\u003e cursive\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e over\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e and\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e over\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e and\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e over.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e It’s \u003cbr\u003e calming.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Filling\u003cbr\u003e page after page\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e in my notebooks\u003cbr\u003e with signatures. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Using\u003cbr\u003e different\u003cbr\u003e colors.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Purple. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Green. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Blue. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e It’s \u003cbr\u003e soothing. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Trying out \u003cbr\u003e different \u003cbr\u003e styles. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Fancy.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Plain.\u003cbr\u003e Bold. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Experimenting with\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e markers,                 highlighters,          pastels. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Why is it\u003cbr\u003e calming?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Why is it\u003cbr\u003e soothing? \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Maybe\u003cbr\u003e because \u003cbr\u003e I’m hoping\u003cbr\u003e by writing\u003cbr\u003e my name\u003cbr\u003e over\u003cbr\u003e and \u003cbr\u003e over,\u003cbr\u003e I’ll\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e figure\u003cbr\u003e out\u003cbr\u003e who\u003cbr\u003e I\u003cbr\u003e am.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Jake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Jake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Jake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Jake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Jake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Jake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNobody?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e My stomach\u003cbr\u003e G-R-O-W-L-S. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Voice\u003cbr\u003e tells it\u003cbr\u003e to\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e         T\u003cbr\u003e                 O\u003cbr\u003e                         P.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I toss the markers\u003cbr\u003e inside the top drawer\u003cbr\u003e of my desk.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I tear out the page\u003cbr\u003e and rip it up \u003cbr\u003e into little bits,\u003cbr\u003e dropping each\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e piece into the\u003cbr\u003e garbage can.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I look at a photo of\u003cbr\u003e Emily Dickinson\u003cbr\u003e taped to my desk. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I know\u003cbr\u003e her poem\u003cbr\u003e “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” \u003cbr\u003e by heart.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e So I run in place, \u003cbr\u003e burning as many calories as I can,\u003cbr\u003e repeating\u003cbr\u003e the opening lines \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eI’m Nobody! Who are you?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAre you—Nobody—too?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e as \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFAST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e as \u003cbr\u003e I \u003cbr\u003e can.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eI’m Nobody! Who are you?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAre you—Nobody—too?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eI’m Nobody! Who are you?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAre you—Nobody—too?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Voice says, \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e YOU—ARE—REPULSIVE!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Am I Nobody, Too?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When I can’t run anymore\u003cbr\u003e I sit down again at my  \u003cbr\u003e big brown desk. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Mom \u003cbr\u003e knocks, knocks, knocks  \u003cbr\u003e on my bedroom door. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I ignore her. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I don’t have\u003cbr\u003e enough energy\u003cbr\u003e to tell her to \u003cbr\u003e GO AWAY—\u003cbr\u003e to leave me alone.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I wish everyone\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e would leave me alone—\u003cbr\u003e forever. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e KNOCK. KNOCK. KNOCK. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Worry enters the room. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e She brings it \u003cbr\u003e wherever she goes. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e You can feel it.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Smell it. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Mom puts a plate of \u003cbr\u003e pretzels and pepperoni\u003cbr\u003e on my desk next to me. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e My stomach\u003cbr\u003e G-R-O-W-L-S\u003cbr\u003e             again.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Voice says, \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e DON’T EAT THAT GARBAGE! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e YOU ALREADY ATE AN APPLE TODAY!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e YOU DIDN’T EXERCISE ENOUGH! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e She says,\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhy haven’t you started your homework? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis isn’t like you\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat’s going on? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I want to say, \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This isn’t like you.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e You don’t usually care. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I glare at\u003cbr\u003e math \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e problems,\u003cbr\u003e wishing\u003cbr\u003e X and Y\u003cbr\u003e would \u003cbr\u003e run away.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I imagine\u003cbr\u003e feeding the\u003cbr\u003e garbage\u003cbr\u003e disposal\u003cbr\u003e pretzels, \u003cbr\u003e pepperoni, and\u003cbr\u003e these\u003cbr\u003e wretched\u003cbr\u003e worksheets,\u003cbr\u003e watching \u003cbr\u003e it\u003cbr\u003e grind\u003cbr\u003e everything \u003cbr\u003e into\u003cbr\u003e tiny\u003cbr\u003e bits.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Voice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The \u003cbr\u003e negative\u003cbr\u003e Voice\u003cbr\u003e inside\u003cbr\u003e my\u003cbr\u003e head\u003cbr\u003e talks\u003cbr\u003e nonstop.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e It\u003cbr\u003e has\u003cbr\u003e since\u003cbr\u003e the\u003cbr\u003e middle\u003cbr\u003e of\u003cbr\u003e seventh\u003cbr\u003e grade.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e It’s\u003cbr\u003e louder\u003cbr\u003e than\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e the\u003cbr\u003e hunger\u003cbr\u003e in\u003cbr\u003e my\u003cbr\u003e stomach.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e I\u003cbr\u003e weigh\u003cbr\u003e myself\u003cbr\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e times \u003cbr\u003e per\u003cbr\u003e day.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Then\u003cbr\u003e 15\u003cbr\u003e times\u003cbr\u003e per\u003cbr\u003e day.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Then\u003cbr\u003e 20\u003cbr\u003e times\u003cbr\u003e per\u003cbr\u003e day.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The\u003cbr\u003e lower\u003cbr\u003e the \u003cbr\u003e number\u003cbr\u003e on \u003cbr\u003e the\u003cbr\u003e scale\u003cbr\u003e goes,\u003cbr\u003e the\u003cbr\u003e bigger\u003cbr\u003e I \u003cbr\u003e feel.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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