Things We Haven't Said: Sexual Violence Survivors Speak Out

Name: Things We Haven't Said: Sexual Violence Survivors Speak Out
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Rating: 4.7 (33 reviews)

4.7 of 5 Stars: Biographies - Things We Haven't Said: Sexual Violence Survivors Speak Out

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Book Synopsis: A necessary and powerful resource. --Kirkus, Starred Review

This inclusive, poignant look at a diverse representation of sexual assault survivors tackles an extremely sensitive subject with hope, tools, and resources to not only build a working vernacular for assault victims but to empower teens who have been assaulted.--Booklist, Starred Review

A necessary book on a topic that is often shrouded in silence. All YA collections will want to consider.-School Library Journal

“There are days when I am less stardust than sawdust, less survivor than victim, but that does not mean that the reclamation of my own body is any less eternal.” -Jane Cochrane

“How to describe the feeling of not being believed? It is the feeling of disappearing.” -Stephanie Oakes

“I used to want to hurt you, to break you, to give you the sort of nightmares I still have so many years later.” -Melissa Marr

“It's so easy to say you'll fight when it's not happening to you. But then it was happening to me. And I locked up. My bones had all linked together and I was still.” -Bryson McCrone

Things We Haven't Said is a powerful collection of poems, essays, letters, vignettes and interviews written by a diverse group of impressive adults who survived sexual violence as children and adolescents. Structured to incorporate creative writing to engage the reader and informative interviews to dig for context, this anthology is a valuable resource of hope, grit and honest conversation that will help teens tackle the topic of sexual violence, upend stigma and maintain hope for a better future.

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Discover the power of survival and resilience in our must-read book, Things We Haven't Said: Sexual Violence Survivors Speak Out. This groundbreaking anthology has received rave reviews from industry experts, including a starred review from Kirkus, who hailed it as a "necessary and powerful resource." With its inclusive and poignant narrative, this book offers a diverse representation of sexual assault survivors, providing hope, tools, and resources for victims.

Don't miss out on the chance to empower teens who have experienced assault. Booklist also awarded this compelling book a starred review, recognizing its ability to build a working vernacular for survivors and inspire them to reclaim their bodies. School Library Journal praises its bravery in tackling a subject often shrouded in silence and recommends it for all YA collections.

"There are days when I am less stardust than sawdust, less survivor than victim, but that does not mean that the reclamation of my own body is any less eternal." - Jane Cochrane

"How to describe the feeling of not being believed? It is the feeling of disappearing." - Stephanie Oakes

"I used to want to hurt you, to break you, to give you the sort of nightmares I still have so many years later." - Melissa Marr

"It's so easy to say you'll fight when it's not happening to you. But then it was happening to me. And I locked up. My bones had all linked together and I was still." - Bryson McCrone

Experience the power of storytelling through a collection of poems, essays, letters, vignettes, and interviews. Authored by an impressive group of survivors, Things We Haven't Said offers readers a unique blend of creative writing to engage the emotions and informative interviews to provide crucial context. This invaluable anthology will help teens explore and navigate the topic of sexual violence, challenge societal stigmas, and foster hope for a better future.

Don't wait. Join us on this transformative journey by purchasing Things We Haven't Said today.

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