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SHOUT Hardcover – March 12, 2019

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A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson!

Bestselling 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 Speak 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, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore.
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    Viking Books for Young Readers
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    March 12, 2019
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    9 and up
  6. Reading age
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    8.07 x 5.31 x 0.72 inches
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    0670012106
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"Anderson’s prose is so gorgeous . . . that at times the book needs to be put down to absorb her utter mastery of language."—Entertainment Weekly

★ "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." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "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." —Booklist, starred review

★ "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." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “A praise song to survivors, a blistering rebuke to predators, and a testament to the healing power of shared stories.”  —The Horn Book, starred reivew

★ "Will ring out to readers who themselves believe in the power of stories." —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

★ "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 Speak, and readers new to her work will be swept up in her singular style, which melds bold honesty with fluttering moments of lyrical beauty." —Bookpage, starred review 

★ "More than a gifted writer, Anderson is an advocate for anyone who feels alienated. Her sensitive, incisive book is essential for all young people." —School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Immensely powerful." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

★ "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." —Booklist review of the audio edition, starred review

"With Speak, Anderson opened the door for more novels exploring the deeply felt and deeply personal aftermath of sexual violence. SHOUT serves 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." —The New York Times Book Review 

"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." --The Los Angeles Review of Books


"An absolutely essential read for teenagers and the people who know them." --Refinery29

About the Author

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times 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, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists, and Chains 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.

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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Books for Young Readers (March 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0670012106
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670012107
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.07 x 5.31 x 0.72 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 720 ratings

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Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous American Library Association and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Chains also earned a spot on the Carnegie Medal Short List.

Laurie received the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the Young Adult Library Services Association division of the American Library Association for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature."

Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York State, an hour south of the Canadian border, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. Right now she's finishing up her next YA novel and researching Ashes, which will conclude the adventure of Isabel and Curzon that readers enjoyed in her historical novels Chains and Forge.

You'll find loads more information about Laurie and her books on her website: http://madwomanintheforest.com/. You can follow her adventures on Twitter, http://twitter.com/halseanderson, on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lauriehalseanderson, and on her blog, http://madwomanintheforest.com/blog/.

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I purchased this book from Amazon to read. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson. I have wanted to read Shout since I picked up Speak almost a year ago. The two books say something so loud you need to listen. The one thing these two books say is silence to stay quiet. There is no shaming involved but the book was deep, personal, almost so personal anyone can relate. It is about not being silenced when you feel you are wronged either by someone else or by a family member or friend. It is about finding your voice when you feel like you don't have one. A set of poems that will inspire you to Shout not be silent.
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Maura in VA
5.0 out of 5 stars Gut punch of truth and understanding
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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This powerful memoir in verse made me gasp out loud numerous times with a gut punch of truth and understanding. I felt seen while reading it. The truth and urgency of it hit me really hard.

I expected it to have great emotional impact knowing the power of Speak and that this is the author's courageous own story of surviving rape and living in the #MeToo era; what I didn't expect was how much emotional weight the verses about her childhood and her parents' dysfunction would carry, and how perfectly she could articulate the feeling of alien otherness, the "whiff of disaster" that I felt as a child in a home with alcoholism, abuse, and trauma. I've been reeling from the emotional impact of it for a few days, as her words dredged up an intensity of feeling that I had long buried.

I read it first, and then listened to the audiobook, and both were excellent. I so appreciated hearing the poems in the poet's own voice, especially as she plays with language, but I also got a lot out of reading them differently in my own voice.

I wish every man in America would read it and thank Laurie Halse Anderson from the bottom of my heart for writing it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I. Could. Not. Put. This. Book. Down
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
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I missed my train stop, I was so engrossed.

As an educator, and frankly, as a human, I have always enjoyed the profound work of Laurie Halse Anderson. I occasionally check-in to see if she has written anything new and was delighted to see Shout when I looked yesterday. I ordered it immediately for kindle.

Her memoir brings to light the impact of microaggressions, rape, family dysfunction, and, most notably, the power of resiliency. Her story is one not to be missed, giving voice to the rising #metoo revolution.

As a long-time fan, familiar with all of her books, reading the origin of her work shed new light and I plan to read each book again. You do not have to have read her other books to grow as a person from Shout, but definitely, plan on reading Speak.
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4.0 out of 5 stars extroidinarty writer!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022
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Anything by L. H. Anderson is good - some is spectacular (except when her first person is male} wome of her books are unfprgetab;le
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shout
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
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I purchased this book from Amazon to read. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson. I have wanted to read Shout since I picked up Speak almost a year ago. The two books say something so loud you need to listen. The one thing these two books say is silence to stay quiet. There is no shaming involved but the book was deep, personal, almost so personal anyone can relate. It is about not being silenced when you feel you are wronged either by someone else or by a family member or friend. It is about finding your voice when you feel like you don't have one. A set of poems that will inspire you to Shout not be silent.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
I purchased this book from Amazon to read. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson. I have wanted to read Shout since I picked up Speak almost a year ago. The two books say something so loud you need to listen. The one thing these two books say is silence to stay quiet. There is no shaming involved but the book was deep, personal, almost so personal anyone can relate. It is about not being silenced when you feel you are wronged either by someone else or by a family member or friend. It is about finding your voice when you feel like you don't have one. A set of poems that will inspire you to Shout not be silent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars powerful memoir in verse
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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Speak is one of my favorite YA novels. It’s a book I return to and that I can reread with fresh eyes, learning more about the layers of Melinda Sordino’s pain and emotional growth. I had heard throughout the years about Anderson’s real-life rape, and this memoir gives it details, her family life before the rape, and the aftermath of the rape. It also touches on censorship, the impact of Speak on numerous readers, and the #metoo movement. This raw book in verse is a must-read for Anderson’s fans and for anyone who wants to gain the truth about how misogyny and sexual assault affects people’s lives.
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Saya
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Poetry Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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This book is stunning and has so many in depth and intricate works. I consider this to be a much better read than it's predecessor even. Highly recommend you read it at least once.
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Danton M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Constant attacks on men grow old
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019
I shared excerpts of "Shout" with my high school students and have highly encouraged them to give the book a try. But a sarcastic two-page poem struck close to my heart and I am taking off two stars for that. What could cause this? Anderson spends many pages describing the way men insult, threaten and hurt women. Understandable. But what about those of us who respect women? Those of us who treat them right? From reading this book, you'd almost think we don't exist. And Anderson addresses us in two pages of satiric and biting poetry: "High five, you lovable hunk of manhood/You true warrior of the sword!/Thanks for not slipping me a roofie!" Oh, please. This is ridiculous. I'd quote more lines, but Amazon doesn't think they are appropriate. So trust me, they carry on in the same vein--sarcasm attacks on men, who are all lumped together in one big, evil group.
Anderson's sarcasm infuriates me. Despite her unfortunate life experiences--and nothing can take those away--there ARE good men out there. But you'd never know it from this book. These two pages, of which I've only quoted a few lines, are so insulting to good men that the rest of the book has much less impact than it might otherwise have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and heartbreaking
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019
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I absolutely loved this book. But not in a happy way. More like in “I can’t believe these words need to be said” kind of way. I adore the author. Speak will always be one of my favorite books. Her words are beautiful and heart wrenching. I had to break at times because some of the poems just hit me hard in the gut. I recommend this to anyone. But if you are a survivor of rape or sexual assault, this book is heavy for us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2019
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One of the best reads of the decade for women.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great poetry book
Reviewed in Canada on November 17, 2020
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Really enjoyed this poetry book, it's very powerful and has an important message.
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