''Shout: The True Story of a Survivor Who Refused to be Silenced'' is a poetic memoir by

Laurie Halse Anderson Laurie Halse Anderson (born Laurie Beth Halse; October 23, 1961) is an American writer, known for children's and young adult novels. She received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 2010 for her contributio ...

, published March 12, 2019 by Viking Books. The book is a ''New York Times'' best seller.

Reception

Print book

''Shout'' received starred reviews from '' Kirkus'', ''

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'', as well as positive reviews from ''New York Times'', ''

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. ''Kirkus,'' ''School Library Journal,'' ''Horn Book'', NPR,

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'','' and ''Publishers Weekly'' named it one of the best books of the year. It's also a Junior Library Guild selection. ''

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'' stated the book was "necessary for every home, school, and public library."

Audiobook

The audiobook also received a starred review from ''

''.

References

{{reflist American memoirs 2019 non-fiction books Viking Press books