"Speak of Me as I Am" by Erin Spencer follows the intertwining lives of several characters as they navigate the complexities of identity, love, and loss in a contemporary setting. Central to the narrative is a young artist grappling with the shadows of her past and the expectations of those around her. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, she encounters a cast of vibrant personalities who challenge her perceptions and inspire her artistic expression. The story explores themes of resilience and the power of storytelling, ultimately illustrating how the connections we forge can shape our understanding of ourselves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

This book 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 2017 by Dreamscape Media .

Sonia Belasco (thestrangestofplaces. tumblr. com) has spent much of her professional life working with teenagers as a mentor, tutor, and therapist, and she is often inspired by their passion, creativity, and strength. She will watch almost any TV show about high school and has seen every contemporary movie that involves dance battles or superheroes. She is a native of Washington, DC, and currently lives in Philadelphia, where she is trying to acquire a taste for cheesesteak. You can follow her on Twitter @SoniaBelasco.