{"product_id":"shout-isbn-9780670012107","title":"SHOUT","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e, Laurie Halse Anderson!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBestselling 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 \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eSHOUT\u003c\/i\u003e speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore.\"Anderson’s prose is so gorgeous . . . that at times the book needs to be put down to absorb her utter mastery of language.\"—\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e “A praise song to survivors, a blistering rebuke to predators, and a testament to the healing power of shared stories.”  —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred reivew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"Will ring out to readers who themselves believe in the power of stories.\" —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"In searing free verse, Anderson unloads decades of trauma on these pages . . . Longtime Anderson fans will appreciate this deeply personal look into how the author chan­neled her pain into the writing of \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e, and readers new to her work will be swept up in her singular style, which melds bold honesty with fluttering moments of lyrical beauty.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookpage, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"More than a gifted writer, Anderson is an advocate for anyone who feels alienated. Her sensitive, incisive book is essential for all young people.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"Immensely powerful.\" —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"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.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e review of the audio edition, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"With \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e, Anderson opened the door for more novels exploring the deeply felt and deeply personal aftermath of sexual violence. \u003ci\u003eSHOUT \u003c\/i\u003eserves 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.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"An absolutely essential read for teenagers and the people who know them.\" --\u003ci\u003eRefinery29\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLaurie Halse Anderson is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author whose writing spans young readers, teens, and new adults. Combined, her books have sold more than eight million copies. She has been twice nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Two of her books, \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eChains\u003c\/i\u003e, were National Book Award finalists, and \u003ci\u003eChains\u003c\/i\u003e was short-listed for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Laurie was selected by the American Library Association for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award and has been honored for her battles for intellectual freedom by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the National Council of Teachers of English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to combating censorship, Laurie regularly speaks about the need for diversity in publishing and is a member of RAINN’s National Leadership Council. She lives in Philadelphia, where she enjoys cheesesteaks while she writes. Find out more about Laurie by following her on Twitter at @halseanderson, Instagram at halseanderson, Facebook at writerlady, and Pinterest at halseanderson or by visiting her website, madwomanintheforest.com.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304333299941,"sku":"NP9780670012107","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780670012107.jpg?v=1767736572","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/shout-isbn-9780670012107","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}