“Shhh... Don't Tell” by Michelle Knight shares the heart-rending story of Riley, a 12-year-old girl, sexually abused by her half-brother, Josh. One afternoon, Josh entrusted with his younger sister, during their time together, Josh turned from brother to predator, manipulating and raping Riley in her bedroom. Like most abuse victims, overwhelming fear and shame led Riley to keep the abuse a secret. Through Riley's abuse,” Shhh... Don't Tell” declares a powerful message for all children to know and learn-- your voice matters, abuse is not your fault, and you should never keep secrets that cause emotional and physical harm to you or anyone else.
