Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson



Well, I just finished Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Before reading this story, I was hesitatant to read it and figured I had to read it for a class. Now that I have finished the book, I have decided that most young women in high school should take the time to read this book. There are a few difficult parts to read but overall girls can learn to overcome hard situations through the use of art.

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