I don't think there is anymore I can say at this point that hasn't been said if you're reading through the blogosphere. I am completely against book banning--I personally do not believe that anyone has the right to decide what someone can and can't read. At all!
Book bannings happen unfortunately all the time.
But this latest attack is beyond disgusting. To actually refer to the rape in SPEAK as soft porn is the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard.
If you need some catch up, here is the link to Laurie Halse Anderson's blog and response.
CJ Redwine also wrote a heartbreakingly beautiful post on why this book is so important to her.
We have to SPEAK up about SPEAK!!! I didn't go through the same horrors Melinda did, but I did suffer from depression in middle school. I never publicly admitted this before, but... for a period of time, I was a cutter. I cut because I was in pain, because I felt alone and because I didn't think anyone cared.
Having a book like SPEAK could have been tremendously helpful to me, because the message in there goes beyond speaking out against rape--this book is for anyone who has ever felt alone, anyone who has ever been depressed, anyone who has ever been assaulted, or any other horror and felt that they had no voice. If someone is lucky enough to never go through any of what I mentioned than at the very least they should be aware that you never know what another person is really going through. One of the most heart breaking moments for me in SPEAK is when Melinda is harassed by another student for breaking up the party--if the student had any idea what Melinda was going through I'm sure she would have reacted differently. This is a book for everyone.
Taking away SPEAK is one of the worst offenses I can think of. And the kind of ignorance spouted by the banner needs to have some light shed on it.
So what can we do?
Laurie has suggested ways to speak out on her blog and there's also a campaign on twitter to get SPEAK back on the New York Times Best Seller list--a place that this book really ought to live in forever.
I'm so proud of the way the YA community is banding together. I've never been so proud to be a part of this community. So here's what I want to do to help.
I feel SO passionately about this issue, about this book and about having SPEAK reach more readers that I am purchasing 10 copies of SPEAK.
And I'm giving them away.
If you've never read SPEAK, comment below. Or even if you already own a copy-- if you know someone who hasn't read SPEAK and might benefit from it then comment, if your library doesn't currently carry SPEAK, comment below, if you'd like to give it a to a teacher, or a counselor or anyone who might get it into the right hands, comment below. If I get 10 comments, I'll give a copy to each commenter, if I get more, I'll draw randomly. Whatever happens, I'm determined to get those books into readers' hands.
There are no rules for this giveaway. But there's one thing you should do. Comment below and ALSO if you are on twitter and/or facebook you can add the SPEAK LOUDLY twibbon to your picture by clicking HERE! I have the twibbon on both profiles.
SPEAK LOUDLY!
I haven't read SPEAK, but I would like to. I would also like to pass it on to my teenage daughter and her friends to read. I would like to make sure as many young girls in our area have access to this book as possible.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it before....but considering what I've been doing lately (I recently created a website called Ask a Bipolar, I just finished a book about bipolar and I've become a proud member of NAMI) I feel that this subject should definitely be out there and banning it is ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome contest Frankie! It puts #windinmyhaaaaiiiirrrr!
I haven't read Speak yet, but I have heard super things about it. And I think it's important that books like Speak continue to be read both in and out of school.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! I felt the same way when I heard about this...I had to write on it to on my blog. Thanks for supporting the book through your giveaway too! Can't wait to share with others :) Also, I have the twibbon on my Twitter account (@JeremyWest).
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of my friends have read SPEAK and I would like another copy to pass around to them. It needs to be read by more people.
ReplyDeleteAs I'm borrowing SPEAK from my library (picked it up this afternoon), it is my intention to read it either tonight or tomorrow morning. It is Banned Books Week, and sad that someone took this opportunity to demean the importance of SPEAKING LOUDLY about tragedies, true unrighteous tragedies that daily occur.
ReplyDeleteScroggins wishes to SHUT US UP! But I tell him I shall SPEAK LOUDER THAN EVER!! (I'd love to win a copy of this book, btw!) :-)
SPEAK is an AMAZING book. I read it as something to do on a standardized test day in 10th grade and I just fell in love with it! I recently re-read it along with Wintergirls (also fabulous) and man, it hits me to the core every time. I think every teenage girl, especially, but guy too should give it a read to fully understand this hard topic.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Speak, and my town's library only has an audio copy. I'd love to get my hands on it, then donate it when I get home for vacation :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read SPEAK, but I have heard of it before this whole thing came about. I would love to be able to read it, and, especially after today, I feel like I and others around me should. I have the Twibbon already, and have used the @SPEAKloudly hashtag. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never read this book and had not heard of it until this evening. After reading about it on Twitter, it sounds like a book I must read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering it up as a giveaway!
I haven't yet read it, but I've been meaning to. =)
ReplyDeleteI read SPEAK two years ago, when I was in ninth grade. There were a couple of girls in my grade who really could relate to SPEAK because they themselves had either been raped or had been sexually abused.
ReplyDeleteThanks for holding this contest. More people need to read this powerful book.
Wow, I didn't had listened about this book yet.
ReplyDeleteI seems to be a GREAT book, and I think I need to read it because I was depressed in my school time, too. I kinda am, yet, at university. =x
I think everyone should read a book with this kind os story, we feel like bad things and feelings happen with anyone. =/
Getting this book or not, I am reading it!
And the twibbon tag is already on my profile.
Count me on!
Good Luck!
Nayá
@Na_paiva
I haven't read SPEAK - am a relatively new YA writer and new to the YA community - but after just hearing Laurie Halsie Anderson's amazing poem, I tweeted about it and posted it on FB. A free society neither burns books because of xenophobia, nor bans books because of fear or ignorance! I feel very strongly as a pediatrician and a new YA/MG writer! I'd love to win a copy of the book and also spread the word!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
A related post from 9-11: http://storiesaregoodmedicine.blogspot.com/2010/09/remembering-9-11-writing-is-dangerous.html
I feel the need to pass this on to as many people as possible. I'm definitely spreading the word tomorrow at school! I've read Speak and I agree that it's an absolutely important book. It's powerful, it's harrowing, and wow.
ReplyDeleteBanning important books like SPEAK brings us ten steps back from whatever progress we've made in shedding light on these issues.
Thank you for speaking so loudly.
I haven't read SPEAK, but I would love to. It's always been one of those books I've "meant" to read and with this recent controversy, I'm even more determined to get my hands on a copy.
ReplyDeleteSpeak has been on my To Buy list for ages now. After today, it's moved to the top of the list, and I just found another book to read for Banned Books Week. I've heard amazing things about Speak and can't wait to read it myself and pass it on.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I haven't read SPEAK yet, but feel so passionately about this issue that I would love to get the book back on the NYT bestseller list.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. What a great community of writers we belong to. SPEAK LOUDLY.
I am currently reading Speak to my English 11 students. On Friday we reached page 137, where Melinda allows herself to remember the rape. This novel has already generated thought-provoking discussions amongst my students, all of whom are riveted to Melinda's every word. I cannot imagine their thoughts when I tell them about this weekend's firestorm. I purchased 20 used copies online-worth every penny I spent.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it yet but I would really love to. It's been on my TBR list for a while now.
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I haven't read this book yet, and it's terrible that Speak is being attacked like that.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you're showing your support and opening other people's eyes to what's happening. Thanks for sharing this, and giving out the books is a great way to get it out there too.
I'll be sure to tell my friends about this book.
This is awesome, Frankie! SPEAK is one of my favorite books of all time, and such an important book -- I can't think of anyone I *wouldn't* recommend it to.
ReplyDeleteI've read Speak and I thought it was amazing! Unfortunately for my friend, she has not experienced the awesomeness that is this book. I was so infuriated about the article... ugh won't even talk about it. More people need to read this! I was in the honors english class last year, but the regular english class read Speak and I am glad they did :) I wish that the honors class could have read it too though.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Frankie! HUGE round of applause to you! This guy is insane. The only person who can censor my reading material is my mom and even she doesn't do that, because she believes in the right to read.
ReplyDeleteI've never read SPEAK before but my friend and I watched the movie recently--and we were speechless. Rape isn't an easy thing to talk about and it's sick that this guy thinks it's soft porn! What the hell?! That's disgusting, in so many ways. *shudders* To be honest, in a way, I could relate to Melinda and if this guy thinks it's exciting to be sexually assaulted/abused, he NEEDS to be put away, because his mind is completely off base with reality.
Thanks for the giveaway. ;) And for SPEAKING loudly about this!
I had never heard of this book before today. I'm happy that so many people are speaking up.
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I haven't read SPEAK but I'd sure love to. Hearing so much about this book on twitter makes me want to read it and share it with the world. If I win I'd surly spread the word about this amazing book with others cuz u never know who's heart may be touched by a simple read. It's time that we really look out for one another.
ReplyDeleteFrankie, you get gold stars for speaking out and for gifting SPEAK to your readers. Congrats to the 10 who win the book and, hopefully, everyone will continue to speak out. I am.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Speak yet but I would really like to. I've read Wintergirls by the same author, and I'm sure Speak is just as powerful. This type of book needs to be spread as widely as possible, not banned.
ReplyDeleteSpeak is such an amazing novel, and I think that's why there's been such an intense backlash against the article. I did my best to bring light to it by blogging, tweeting, and twibbon-ing about it! thank you for such a fab giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have not read SPEAK. I would like to give this to my teenager to read. I think it is important that kids, especially victims, have a voice.
ReplyDeleteI used to own a copy, but I gave it away to someone else before I read it. I probably should have kept it and at least read it.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to read this book! Ironically or maybe not ironically it aired last night on Lifetime Movie Network and even though Matt protested, I forced him to watch it. We were both hooked. I can only imagine how good the book is- because the movie was amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would like to read it...
ReplyDeleteI've never had the chance to read this book before, which I'm now beginning to see is a crime in itself. It's heartbreaking that so many people are afraid of beautifully written, honest things. Thanks for sharing, Frankie. I'll be sure to pass on the word.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read it! I've seen the movie and really liked it. This book would have been an amazing help to me as a teen. I was molested and raped in my younger years and never spoke up about it! This story could have empowered me. Imagin what it could do for both girls and boys when it comes to this topic! lets do it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it yet. In fact, I hadn't even heard of it until today. It's so sad that some closed-minded person is trying to silence its message
ReplyDeleteI've never read it before but I've only heard great things about it. Book banning is ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteI already have a copy of Speak. I just wanted to let you know that I am speaking with you and I am LOUD!! Shari over at myneuroticbookaffair.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI haven't read SPEAK, but I've been reading all about it across the blogosphere, and I'd love to read it. It would be great to read and pass the book around to my fellow MFA students, some of them YA writers. Even if I don't win one, I'll probably eventually buy one. The issues it addresses are important to support!
ReplyDeleteI have read SPEAK and it changed my life. It is a beautiful novel filled with real truth.
ReplyDeleteFrankie, be proud for writing this post, for being a voice.
Blessings to you!
I own and have read SPEAK. And I can relate to eveything you said, Frankie. Except for me it all happened while I was in university.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the news has made the blogosphere. It lets teenagers who have been raped or sexually assaulted know that we do care. That we do want them to have hope.
I read so many of these posts in a row, but it wasn't until I got to yours that I actually cried. I dunno, but all of these heartbreaking things about wonderful people that I've gotten to know through the blogosphere are coming out today, and it's a wonderful and also a scary thing. Scary because, well, in many other cases, to speak of such things would be to invite misunderstanding, scorn, maybe even ridicule. Wonderful because here, we are all gathered together, sharing different but ultimately similar experiences of disempowerment, which makes Melinda's story in SPEAK all the more powerful: it unites people who've felt alone all their lives. So thank you for sharing. I think I'll be writing my own post soon.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to read SPEAK but it has officially jumped to the top of my TBR pile as soon as I get my hands on a copy. What this man is doing is absolutely ridiculous and I honestly don't see where he gets off saying this about books that so many have loved.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome giveaway and a great way to get this book back where it belongs!
I haven't actually read SPEAK yet. But even so, I posted about this on my own blog:
ReplyDeletehttp://juniper-breeze.blogspot.com/2010/09/speakloudly.html
I think what you're doing is pretty amazing. Not only is it helping bring SPEAK back on the bestsellers list, it's also getting the book into the hands of people who might need it. I know so many people who could use this book in tough times, and I think it's a crime to ban something like this. It could, quite honesty, quite bluntly, put kids in danger, if you really think about it. Banning is never a good thing.
Anyways, great post, and awesome giveaway!! Even if I don't win a book, I know they'll be put to good use. :)
I came across this book a few months ago at Walmart. I was desperate to find something for my oldest daughter to read, so I read the blurb, and felt that the topic was definitely something she should be reading/learning/preparing to know more about at her age. I brought it home. I went online and checked it out to read other reader's opinions (adults especially). Then I skimmed through it. Did I read every word? No. But my daughter read it all. (And that's a hard thing to get her to do.) And I do not regret it, at ALL. I am glad I bought it. I bought the movie too, because I have three girls, and I would much rather them be prepared.
ReplyDeleteSo after that long rant, I just wanted to thank you for sharing this book with others, Frankie. I would share it with any of my daughter's friends in a heartbeat (after their parents approved, of course, because that's the issue - it's up to EACH parent to decide if their child reads it, no one person).
i didnt even know it was a book i juyst seen the lifetime movie i want to readthis book would love to pass it on to my neices who i feel should know they have avoice and show them to stand up for what they believe in awesome post
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I haven't read it yet, but have wanted to for a long time... I love that this is becoming such an outcry that Mr. Scroggins' intention is having the reverse effect. Thanks for doing this contest and supporting the book--I am against any banning of any book at any time, anywhere, and think it should be recognized as unconstitutional and thus illegal to remove any book from any school library or district.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it, but I'm going to buy myself a copy and then donate it to my local library in the hope that it might help someone in need.
ReplyDeleteHaving been a "victim" of date rape as a teen (and having known a number of other girls who were victimized), I would love to read this book. (The older that I get, the more I hate the word "victim", as I know that often what makes someone a victim is that they stay in a position that allows themselves to be one.)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it. But that shall soon be corrected. I linked you on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read SPEAK yet, but I plan to in the very near future - as soon as I can get my hands on a copy. I suspect it will be added to my list of "must read books" for my kids at some point.
ReplyDeleteI have read it. I liked it. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletebkhabel at gmail dot com
I have never read it, but I dying to. If I win it, I`ll read it and then give it to a friend of mine that NEEDS this book, and then I`ll give it to the library in my school so every girl can read it! I think that books like this should be read!!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it. But, I work with teen mothers. Each one of them, except for one, yes, that's 99% of them, have dealt with rape or molestation during their childhood. This issue needs to be addressed, not banned, and forbidden to be spoken about. If it takes a book to be able to allow a teen to speak about it, than so be it. Until, we can speak openly about this, the cycle will never be broken. As for the man that wants to ban this book. He wraps himself in a cloak of moral superiority, and thinks this allows him to make judgements for everyone else. No thanks, I would rather bring these issues up and face them down, than allow anyone else to be hurt by them.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this book, and share it with others.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
Urgh, I know exactly what you mean...I think restrictions on books are ridiculous, I mean everybody is entitled to read what they want, it's their choice. It's a free country after all.
ReplyDeleteI remember feeling outraged when the Harry Potter books had been considered being banned from children libraries because it's "witchcraft" and might brainwish kids. If you went about with that kind of rule, soooo many books would have to be banned!
Whew...sorry for my rant. xD I haven't read Speak but it sounds great!
~TRA
http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com
I have read this book and I am so happy that so many people are banding together to defend it :). I want to buy a bunch of copies now and give them to my friends.
ReplyDeleteGreat contest!
First, I'm sorry you went through such a difficult time, Frankie.
ReplyDeleteBut, I'm GLAD you are SPEAKING LOUDLY.
Love,
Lola
I have not read Speak but it was one that has been on my "to read list," I knew the premise of the book.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said. We have no idea of knowing the effect a book can have on a person. It can be the one thing that changes their life, gives them confidence or make them feel like they are not alone. Why would we want to take away something that could potentially help someone else even if it wasn't us it was helping.
Great idea! I was inspired and given enough courage to share my own story thanks to this, and I think that's exactly what Speak is about. I haven't read Speak yet (although I saw the movie), but I ordered my own copy so please donate one somewhere that really needs it.
ReplyDeleteI have not read SPEAK yet. One of my friend from school has, and she highly recommends it.
ReplyDeleteWhich is why I had her check it out from the library for me yesterday while I was reading through the #speakloudly tweets.
But I'd love to have a copy of SPEAK to constantly lend out to my friends, and be on my shelf as a reminder about SPEAKING LOUDLY.
thanks for the contest.
- Sandyg02
wow i had no idea you went through all of that during your high school. This book sounds tooo good. I really love books which actually give out a great message & raise issues like Rape & Depression which unfortunately is not really talked about in public where i stay (we stay in a very orthodox kind of environment). I will definitely spread word about this through my twitter & facebook :)
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I haven't read SPEAK yet, but I would love to do it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post -- this topic is so important. I plan to donate a copy of SPEAK to my library ASAP, to make sure it's available for the many, many kids whose lives could be better for reading it.
ReplyDeleteNever read Speak, but this is an issue I feel very strongly about. I'd love to read it, but even more, I'd love to donate a copy to the local library.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Frankie!
I just posted about this yesterday i still am in shock over what he said and he obviously has not read the book nor did he think before speaking well here are his consequences, thank you for the contest
ReplyDeletefantasy4ev@hotmail.com
I haven't read SPEAK, but it has been on my to-read list for a little while. I can't wait to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that this was a required book in my reading class when I was in 7th grade. For every book banner, there's a teacher out there defending a good book :)
ReplyDeleteNo need to enter me.
I have read SPEAK and I encourage anyone to read it. I also will be encouraging my teenage cousins to read it, by buying them a copy. Every teen should have access to this amazing book!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read SPEAK, but after reading so much about it in so many blogs, I feel like I HAVE to read it. Each one of the blogs only convinced me even more that this book shouldn't have been banned - but then, books should never be banned; each book carries so much culture in it, independent of the sorty and plotline, it's insane to ban a book for any given reason...
ReplyDeleteI have never read speak but would like a copy.I have been in a situation where some one attacked me and if this book is a message about awareness then it needs to get out.
ReplyDeleteNikki
I've spent so much of today just reading the blog posts about SPEAK. It's been a book I've been aware of and have wanted to read, but I haven't yet. Would love a copy to read and pass on to my friends. In any case, it's going to the top of the TBR list. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAdded the twibbon. I can't believe people still think book banning can solve anything. SPEAK is one of the most important books of our time and I hope everyone here gets the opportunity to read it.
ReplyDeleteI have not read "Speak" yet, but I've seen the Lifetime TV movie adaptation. That's how I first heard of the book, and it's been on my to-read list for awhile.
ReplyDeleteIt's so ridiculous that people ban books; it's because they're afraid if its truth and honesty. Sometimes these kinds of books are the only things that comfort teens and let them know they're not alone!
It's disgusting that someone refers to rape as porn. I wonder what would someone who has been raped think about this?
ReplyDeleteI haven't read SPEAK but some of my friends have and they say it's amazing!
magabygc(@)gmail.com
I totally agree with what everyone has been saying. I haven't read this book, but I really want to now. If I win, I will donate the book to my library, as they don't have it. If I don't win, I am going to go buy a copy to donate, and I might do that either way.
ReplyDeleteamandarwest at gmaildotcom
Hey, Frankie, it's the other Frankie! LOL! I haven't read SPEAK either, but it sounds phenomenal! Put me down for your contest!
ReplyDeleteFrankie
What a wonderful thing to do, Frankie! This book has been a lifeline for so many of my high school students. I'm horrified by the comments made by that man!
ReplyDeleteI don't want to be entered in this contest, not just because I already own a copy of SPEAK, but because I wouldn't want to take the chance of reading it from anyone who hasn't read it yet.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I applaud your initiative. I'm also buying extra copies to give away, as well as SPEAKing LOUDLY about this. Thanks for doing what you can. Bless you.
I haven't read SPEAK yet, but it's such a highly-acclaimed title that I'd love to be able to read it.
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Please enter me to win a copy! I have only read portions of this and desperately want to read it.
ReplyDeletealipet813@yahoo.com
twitter: alipet813 and I added the twibbon
Thanks for the giveaway and speaking up!
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artsyrockerchick at aim dot com
I think of books that I had as a kid and I think while "Are You There God, It's Me Margaret" was a nice little coming of age story, it didn't really encompass what I might have needed. "Speak" sounds like a story that would have been a great read for me in my teens. Books like this are important to readers to help them get through things that no one wants to talk about. Sometimes books give readers the courage they need to move forward.
ReplyDeleteBanning books makes me so angry I would need 80 comments to cover it. I'll just say this...no book will ever be banned in my house.
I have not read the book yet . But I have heard so much about this great book, that I would love to try it for myself. Please enter me if this is international. Thank you
ReplyDeletemishamary@gmail.com
I've never read it but I would love to! Please enter me only if it's international. Thank you.
ReplyDeletejudittten at gmail dot com
I would love to read this book. Please enter me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteaikychien at yahoo dot com
I've never read Speak, but seeing all the banned books post about it makes me believe that I really should.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in this giveaway.
jlynettes at hotmail dot com
Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletesimplystacieblog at gmail dot com
Speak looks great, I haven't read it, but I am dying to read it. I think it's great how many blogs are speaking out about the book banning.
ReplyDeletemaddie.mcphail@gmail.com
I have read Speak before, but I don't own a copy. I want to review it so much in liaison with the controversy about. I felt personally attacked when I heard of this news last Sunday. I was in a rage, because I had connected with the book so profoundly, I thought he was slandering my character. This novel is so much more than rape (who the hell thinks of rape as "soft porn"? that's disgusting), sex, and teenage debauchery. It goes beyond that, into the depths of despair. Then it relinquishes its hold on you, and gives you the courage to speak up, to overcome loss. To however it helps you. I feel appalled when I think of how many teenagers would be cut off from the topics these books cover.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I hear about this issue, my blood boils. No joke. I just... ugh. It makes me a-damned-shamed to call myself a Christian and be lumped in with this bozo advocating religion and the pious teenage soul. No one is perfect. Just because you believe a certain way doesn't mean that everyone will be THAT CERTAIN WAY. To err is to be human. We're humans. And no one is perfect. We make mistakes.
Oh btw, I was going to do something similar to this (but only with 5 books, I'm poor D: ) but my professors seem determined for me to die so they made exams right as this came up. So my contest will have to wait. =x Great idea, though!
angelmistress[at]hotmail[dot]com
This sounds like an important book that all of us should read. Please do count me in. Thanks so much!
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This book is surely going to be read by many whether some ppl like it or not.
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maidenhealer@hotmail.com
I haven't read Speak, but after reading this I think I should.
ReplyDeleteikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
I left a comment on FNC, but I also wanted to say I'm so sorry you had to go through that in school. And it was extremely brave of you to speak up about the cutting. So glad you got past that. Yay for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for Speaking Loudly
ReplyDeletemissy1549@gmail.com
I have never read this yet but want to more know. thank you for taking part in banned book week!
ReplyDeleteI have tweeted about it alot and again for you!
http://twitter.com/latishajean/status/25757132440
tishajean@charter.net
Thanks you for standing up against censorship and standing up for the themes that books represent. The great thing about books is you get to choose to read it or not and imagine what this world would be like without these "controversial book" There was a time that books about interacial marriage or female infidelity would have been banned. Thanks
ReplyDeletehmhenderson AT yahoo DOT com
I haven't actually read this yet - but I feel strongly about banning it. Would love to read it and pass it on!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You bought and is giving away 10 copies?! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have never read Speak and my library doesn't have it. But I would definitly, definitly share the book around like nobodys business! Everybody deserves a chance to atleast have the option of reading this book!
Thank you for making this contest and thank you for speaking out!
I've seen part of the movie adaptation but I've never read Speak before. I really would love to though!
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I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate that you posted about this. I decided that I had to go out during Banned Books week to buy SPEAK. So I bought it today. I started reading it as soon as I got home and I'm glad I did.
ReplyDeleteAs I live outside the US I've never heard of Speak (either the movie or the book) before last week's article. I would love to read it! Thank you for spreading the word and making more people aware of Speak!
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