Real talk about sex among families is more important than ever , `` `` Speak '' '' author says . Macmillan , the publisher of `` Speak , '' is matching donations to the organization in April , which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month . Melinda Sordino acclaimed young adult novel Speak turns 15 years . The novel 's central themes -- teen rape and stigma -- are still relevant , RAINN says .
Real talk about sex among families is more important than ever , `` `` Speak '' '' author says . Melinda Sordino acclaimed young adult novel Speak turns 15 years . The novel 's central themes -- teen rape and stigma -- are still relevant , RAINN says .