Whether you're standing in front of a crowd to deliver a presentation in the spotlight or you're standing in front of your mom to deliver a persuasive argument in your living room, using your voice is a powerful way to communicate. But how can you find your voice? And how do you really use it effectively? One way to develop your voice is by reading the voices of others, hearing the stories of how adolescents like you learned to speak up in tough situations, and learning when and how characters use their voice. For some interesting choices, check out the pages below.

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