Speak by Laurie halse Anderson

Answer 1

Melinda Sordino busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops. Now her old friends won't talk to her, and people she doesn't even know hate her from a distance. The safest place to be is alone, inside her own head. But even that's not safe. Because there's something she's trying not to think about, something about the night of the party that, if she let it in, would blow her carefully constructed disguise to smithereens. And then she would have to speak the truth. This extraordinary first novel has captured the imaginations of teenagers and adults across the country.

Answer 2

"Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson is a novel that follows the story of a high school freshman named Melinda who is ostracized by her peers after calling the police at a party over the summer. Through Melinda's internal reflections and struggles, the book explores themes of trauma, silence, and self-discovery as she navigates through her turbulent school year. The novel highlights the importance of finding one's voice and speaking up against injustices.

Answer 3

Laurie says that she had a dream and it was one of those dreams that would keep coming back if she didn't write it down. Her dream became the first page of the book. (Source: Behind the Scenes of the movie Speak)