Speak up!

Title: Speak

Author: Laurie Halse Anderson

Rating: *****

Review: The worst part about this book is that there's not a sequel. This is an amazing book. Moms & daughters should read it together before the girls start high school. I read in the back that its being used in classrooms, and I think that's great. Teens need to talk about it. Teens need to understand where each other are coming from. Teens need to know its okay to speak.

After you read the book, watch the movie. From what I remember, its surprisingly close to the book. When I was married my friend urged me to watch it with her, and told me the book was way better (I agree). I watched the movie with my then twelve-year-old sister, and we talked about it. Great movie, great book, what more can I ask for? : )