"Say What You Will" by Cammie McGovern follows the story of two teenagers, Amy and Matthew, who form an unexpected bond as they navigate the challenges of high school life. Amy, living with cerebral palsy, finds herself isolated and struggling with an overwhelming need for acceptance. Matthew, dealing with his own issues, becomes her unlikely ally. As they grow closer, they explore themes of friendship, love, and the importance of communication. The story delves into their personal struggles and triumphs, showcasing how both can support and uplift each other while discovering their own identities in the process. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 368 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Harperteen .

Cammie McGovern is the author of the adult novels Neighborhood Watch , Eye Contact and The Art of Seeing . She is one of the founders of Whole Children , a resource center that runs after-school classes and programs for children with special needs. She lives in the US but travels to London regularly. Cammie's sister is Elizabeth McGovern, one of the stars of Downton Abbey . This is her first book for young adults.