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by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author)

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Ryne No veo promociones para el libro en español, pero acaba de ser publicado, entonces es probable que demore un poco. Además, es un libro escrito en poes…moreNo veo promociones para el libro en español, pero acaba de ser publicado, entonces es probable que demore un poco. Además, es un libro escrito en poesía, lo que sugiere que tardará un tiempo en hacer una traducción satisfactoria.(less)

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what color ribbons?

Bird If you are referring to the section of the book where Anderson mentions the ribbons tied on the fences around churches and schools where children had …moreIf you are referring to the section of the book where Anderson mentions the ribbons tied on the fences around churches and schools where children had been sexually assaulted or molested, it was a real event, here's an article that talks about it; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-2...
The ribbons were not a specific colour, they were all sorts of colors and types and this was done in many different place to show support for the children that were hurt. (less)

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I plan to read this book as I too have been the victim of creeps. I'm curious to see if there is therapy in this book for me as well. Any thoughts are sincerely appreciated and will taken seriously? Thanks to everyone. Robert

Emma Yes and no. Some sections could be triggering, most is cathartic. At the back of the book is a list of support services for countries around the world

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Do you need to read Speak first?

Cassie No. There are references to Speak in this book, but nothing that drastically gives away the story or that you MUST know before reading Shout. This is …moreNo. There are references to Speak in this book, but nothing that drastically gives away the story or that you MUST know before reading Shout. This is mainly about the author's personal experiences.(less)

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