Say It Out Loud, Allison Varnes
Say It Out Loud, Allison Varnes
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Say It Out Loud

Author: Allison Varnes

Narrator: Emily Eiden

Unabridged: 5 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/24/2021

Synopsis

An empowering look at finding your voice, facing your fears, and standing up for what's right, from the author of Property of the Rebel Librarian.

Charlotte Andrews is perfectly fine being quiet--in fact, she prefers it. When she doesn't speak, people can't make fun of her stutter. But when she witnesses bullying on the school bus and doesn't say anything, her silence comes between her and her best friend.

As if that wasn't bad enough, her parents signed her up for musical theater. Charlotte doesn't want to speak onstage, but at least she doesn't stutter when she sings. Then, just as she starts to find her voice, the arts program is cut. Charlotte can't stay silent anymore.

So she begins to write. Anonymous encouraging notes to her classmates. Letters to the school board to save the school musical. And an essay about the end of her best friendship--and her hope that she can still save it.

Words could save Charlotte Andrews and everything she believes in . . . if she just believes in herself enough to speak up.

About The Author

Allison Varnes taught English in special education for eight years and once had to convince administrators that The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is not an endorsement of witchcraft. She's from a family of teachers and has a PhD in education from the University of Tennessee. When she's not writing, she howls along to the Hamilton soundtrack with a trio of Chihuahuas named after Peanuts characters. Find her on Twitter at @allisonvarnes or on Facebook at facebook.com/allisonvarnesauthor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer

I can hear you say you’re way too old to read this book and its main target readers are younger generations which I disagree because the things are discussed and told here also resonate with everyone. It’s about : learning to find your voice and SPEAK UP! Most of us forget to use it at younger ages b......more

Goodreads review by B.A.

The audiobook is also fantastic! PREVIOUS REVIEW: This is stunning. I am infatuated with this book. It sent me on an emotional journey back 29 years to middle school, with all the anxiety, insecurity, and defining moments that go with it. While I read this, I felt 11 all over again. Sometime that was......more

Goodreads review by Kaity ✿

Am I crying? Yes. Are they happy tears? Also yes. Am I upset that Random House Children's took away the Send to Kindle button on NetGalley? 1000% yes. *edit February 1, 2021: they brought the Kindle button back! no idea why it disappeared for a couple weeks, but I'm so happy that I can now FIX THE FONT......more

Goodreads review by Leigh

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this gem. We all want to be the ones to do the right thing, and to stand up for the ones who need it, but it's so much harder, when it puts us in someone else's crosshairs. Charlotte is stuck in just that situation when she starts middle school hoping to fly......more

Goodreads review by Katelyn

*I received a free eARC of this novel from the publisher and Edelweiss+ in exchange for an honest review* Say It Out Loud is the perfect book for Middle Grade readers. It brings so many things that kids face to the forefront and handles them so well. It’s not just a book about a girl that sees someon......more

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“Varner’s got a knack for capturing the middle school experience and readers in this age group will see themselves reflected in the cast of characters and situations that make up the story. The book could also serve as a springboard for topics such as bullying (cyber and physical) and even plagiarism.” –School Library Journal

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