Speak Up!
Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess is a middle grade graphic novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022. This 272-page book is presented in English and follows the journey of twelve-year-old Mia, an autistic girl navigating a world that often misunderstands her. Through her passion for singing and songwriting, Mia finds a unique way to express herself, especially with the support of her best friend, Charlie, who is nonbinary. Together, they create music that resonates online, but Mia faces challenges as she prepares for a local talent show.
Readers will discover themes of friendship, self-expression, and the complexities of social interactions as Mia grapples with her identity and the perceptions of her peers. The story explores how she learns to stand up to her bullies and embrace her true self, all while balancing her aspirations and fears. With elements of performing arts and social themes, Speak Up! offers a heartfelt narrative that highlights the importance of understanding and acceptance in a diverse world.
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For fans of Click and Brave, this touching coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel debut follows an autistic girl who finds friendship where she least expects it and learns to express her true self in a world where everyone defines her by her differences.
Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn’t understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she’s always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, even more so with her best friend, Charlie, who is nonbinary, putting together the best beats for her.
Together, they’ve taken the internet by storm; little do Mia’s classmates know that she’s the viral singer Elle-Q! But while the chance to perform live for a local talent show has Charlie excited, Mia isn’t so sure.
She’ll have to decide whether she’ll let her worries about what other people think get in the way of not only her friendship with Charlie, but also showing everyone, including the bullies, who she is and what she has to say.
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