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Littlewolf1
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Jadams89
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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lil1inblue Full disclosure - I bailed on this one at 35% because it triggered me. Hard. However, had I read this book in high school, it would have helped me unlock so much. It would have been so valuable when I was still in the trauma. Just knowing I wasn't alone in my feelings would have done wonders. 3mo
Scochrane26 @lil1inblue I can understand why you couldn‘t get through. I think I put it off for a few years for the same reason, even though I‘ve read more traumatizing stories & heard irl stories. I‘m also glad it‘s out there for YA. 3mo
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Jadams89
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Jadams89
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Jadams89
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Jadams89
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Hey #WithTheBanned readers!! Discussion posts for our August book are coming. Like always, I‘ll tag everyone in the first post. There are 5 questions in total.

Also, in the next few weeks, I‘ll put up a post for suggestions for 2026 reads. Start thinking about books you‘d like to see on the schedule next year.

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PaperbackReader
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“You must walk alone to find your soul.” Where was this book when was younger. Picked it up earlier this evening and almost finished with it. Easy but meaningful read.

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lil1inblue
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Bailedbailed

My trauma was different, as were some details, but this book is my junior year of high school. I made it to this scene, which triggered a very vivid memory of me and my mom. Then, I found myself crying intermittently until I went to bed.

The writing is so authentic. I wish I could finish, but I can't revisit that time in my life right now. Bailed at 35%.

All that said, had I read this book back then, it would have helped me unlock so much.

TheBookHippie It‘s good for the unlocking. I could never read it again after the first time and even then… it was really horrific for me. It‘s helped many girls I‘ve mentored. 4mo
TheBookHippie Also I see you. We all bear witness to each other. That‘s how we win. Holding space. 4mo
Jas16 Sending you so much love ❤️ 4mo
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Dilara Sending healing vibes ☀ 💙 ☀I know it's trite, but it is heartfelt. 4mo
dabbe No need to ever revisit. #hailthebail Sending you 💛🤎🧡. 4mo
Eggbeater 🫂 4mo
Amiable ❤️❤️ 4mo
AmyG I won‘t be reading this. I always step forward. Sending a hug. 4mo
TrishB It‘s not the time ♥️♥️ take care. 4mo
Suet624 💕💕💕 4mo
lil1inblue @TheBookHippie I wish I could go back in time and just hand this to that scared, silent sixteen year old! I'm glad it exists for those in the same place. Thank you. 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @Jas16 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @Dilara Not trite at all. Thank you. 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @dabbe Thank you. 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @Eggbeater 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @Amiable 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @AmyG Protect your peace. 💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @TrishB Thanks!,💓🫂💓 4mo
lil1inblue @Suet624 💓🫂💓 4mo
TheBookHippie @lil1inblue me too. It‘s important. Survivors must stick together. ♥️ Sending so much love. 4mo
AnnCrystal 💝🫂💝. 4mo
Jari-chan 🫂🫂🫂 4mo
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Jadams89
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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Hey #WithTheBanned readers!

I apologize, but time got away from me and there will be no discussion for July.

Our August book is Speak. Hopefully I‘ll be back on track with discussion posts this month.

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dabbe
Speak | Laurie Halse Anderson
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#haikuaday
#haikuhive

Another book I loved and adored teaching to my freshmen. If you've never read this, you must. Have a tissue box nearby, though. 💚🌳💚

kspenmoll What a beautiful book & a beautiful haiku tribute.💛 5mo
sarahbarnes Yes - such a good book. 5mo
lil1inblue Shivers! 🩵 5mo
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AnnCrystal 👏🏼🐝👌🏼📚🐝💝. 5mo
JenlovesJT47 Beautiful, gave me chills ♥️♥️♥️🫶🏻 5mo
dabbe @kspenmoll Anderson's writing is so gorgeous; this barely does it justice, but I tried! TY. 🩵💙🩵 5mo
dabbe @sarahbarnes The movie was excellent, too. Have you seen it? It stars a 14-year-old Kristin Stewart as Melinda. 🩵💙🩵 5mo
dabbe @lil1inblue TY! 🩵💙🩵 5mo
dabbe @AnnCrystal 🖤🐝💛 5mo
dabbe @JenlovesJT47 TY! 🩵💙🩵 5mo
sarahbarnes Oh wow, no I haven‘t seen it! 5mo
CBee A powerful book for sure ♥️ 5mo
dabbe @sarahbarnes It's currently on FuboTV and Paramount Plus. It is fabulous! 5mo
dabbe @CBee IKR? 🩵💙🩵 5mo
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