Katie

Katie asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

Do you hear a lot of rape survivors that have found comfort in Melinda's story? Speak is my go to book. I found so much comfort and validation in it. Thank you!

Laurie Halse Anderson So, so, so many survivors have contacted me. Listening to their stories of what happened and how they coped changed my life. There are many more survivors of sexual violence than anyone realizes. I hope my book is part of the movement to remove the stigma and help survivors speak up and reclaim their power and energy.

I am honored that SPEAK has been a comfort for you!

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Harriet Limpot

Harriet Limpot asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

When I read Speak, even though I totally had no major problem in whatever aspect of my life ever since, I genuinely felt the pain Melinda was hiding in. How does it make you feel that so many people appraise this particular piece of work you've done?

Lizzie Warrick

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Hi. Aspiring writer here. What would do when you have writers block?

Kyleah

Kyleah asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

What is your opinion on the show me dont tell me exercises writing classes teach in schools? Personally I loved it and it helped me a lot with detail.

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