pickEasily devoured because of the style of writing, and the power of her words and stories. She takes us through more of her life, the issues with her parents, the moves, the rape, her trip to Denmark as an exchange student, her college years, her work as an advocate and how she tours schools in the country to speak about sexual violence & assault. Equally powerful as Speak, it's a book not only worth reading, it was worth waiting over a decade for.
"too many grown-ups tell kids to follow
their dreams
like that's going to get them somewhere
Auntie Laurie says follow your nightmares instead
cuz when you figure iht what's eating you alive
you can slay it."
-Laurie Halse Anderson from SHOUT.
pickPublished years after Speak, this memoir in verse reveals the real life roots of that novel. It‘s a tough read but it being in verse gives it a different weight than a traditional memoir. I‘m hoping to find some interviews about why she chose to share her story in this style. It‘s very powerful and shows why Speak resonates with so many readers. #NFNov
I‘m definitely finishing this today. Unless cat naps are contagious. I‘ve never read a memoir in verse before. #NFNov #catsoflitsy
so-soRead this on my flight back home today. Although it has some emotional parts it didn‘t resonate with me. I felt like some parts could have used more emotion. When a verse was emotional, it really grabbed you. I enjoyed overall, but I‘ve read many memoirs that leave a lasting impact. If you haven‘t read Speak I would do that first as there are several references to Speak in Shout. #memoir #poetry #travelreads
First book club meeting of the school year—this is the one a friend & I started to introduce parents to the YA & MG books that are popular in the library & that their kids are excited about. Tagged book was our summer read. I loved it but I‘ve already heard from one parent who hated everything about it. Every. Thing. Looking forward to an interesting discussion!
pickI'm a big fan of Laurie Halse Anderson, so I had high expectations, but she didn't let me down. This memoir in verse was well worth the read, and she told so many fascinating and moving stories from her life. I intend to revisit this one, and I definitely recommend it.
Book haul for May! Currently reading Shout. Its so amazing. #shout #lauriehalseanderson #brokenthrone #victoriaaveyard #theshapeofwater #guillermodeltoro #danielkraus #bloodofmyblood #barrylyga #wealllookedup #tommywallach #psistillloveyou #jennyhan
pick“this note about anatomy/ from me to you/is for the remembering/that after you speak/after you shout/your open mouth/will breathe in/the light for which/you‘ve hungered/ and your backbone/will unfurl until/you can again dance/to the beat/of your steadfast heart”
This book is powerful, especially the 2nd part. I like the poetry format, it makes it different than other books about trauma. My favorite book so far of the #BFC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“the spines of books connect, page to page, writer to reader, teacher to student, page to page, past to future, pain to power, page to page, rage to peace”
“scars may look stronger than unwounded skin, but they‘re not
once broken, we‘re easily hurt again, or worse
the temptation is to hide behind shields,
play defense, drown ourselves in sorrow
or drug our way to haunted oblivion
until death erases hope”
My sister let me borrow this and said I have to read it. I‘ve read wintergirls, so I‘m sure it will be good.
I got a big shipment of books in today, which always makes for a happy day 😊😊😊
I ordered these months ago (our business office is terribly slow) so I had completely forgotten about some of them- happy surprises!
#schoollibraries #litsyloveslibraries #librariansoflitsy
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