In the book Speak by Laurie Anderson is it fiction or nonfiction?

"Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson is a fiction novel. It tells the story of Melinda Sordino, a teenager dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience.

While the book explores serious themes like sexual assault and trauma, it is not a true story. It's a fictional narrative created by the author to explore these issues and the experiences of a young woman navigating them.