by Judy Blume
First published 2001
When censorship threatens their work, twelve acclaimed authors band together to share their most vulnerable stories. From a teacher's quiet anguish to a teenager's search for identity, these deeply personal tales lay bare the power of the written word. As their words face scrutiny, the authors must decide how far they'll go to defend their art - and their right to be heard.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, social-commentary
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
208 pages · Paperback · Simon Pulse