"Anderson’s timeless and important tale of high -school sexual assault and its aftermath undergoes a masterful graphic novel transformation. The characters are distinct and the action flows naturally it is amazing how closely this version evokes the style and feeling of the original." - School Library Journal, starred review Carroll’s grayscale artwork perfectly depicts the starkness of Melinda’s depression through strong ink lines and striking panels that rely on pencil and charcoal textural effects for the backgrounds. "This potent retelling of the modern classic Speak blends words and images to create magic: a new representation of a teen whose voice is ripped from her, the battles she must wage to find it again, and the triumph of finally being able to speak out. With spellbinding artwork, this exceptional adaptation masterfully does justice to its source material while adding new depth and nuance." - Booklist, starred review "Carroll, well-known for her horror comics, does an excellent job of bringing the vignettes of Anderson’s novel to the graphic format. *Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award Winner* * An ILA Young Adult Reading List Selection* *A 2019 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Selection* * A Quill & Quire Best Kids' Book of 2018* * A 2019 Amelia Bloomer Best Feminist Book for Young Readers* * A YALSA Great Graphic Novel Reading List Selection* *A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018*
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