Chanel Miller Knihy

Known to the world as Emily Doe, she captivated millions with a powerful letter after Brock Turner received a mere six-month sentence for sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement, posted on Buzzfeed, went viral, garnering eleven million views in just four days. It was translated globally, read in Congress, spurred changes in California law, and led to the recall of the presiding judge. Many reached out, expressing that her words gave them the courage to share their own experiences of assault. Now, she reclaims her identity to narrate her journey of trauma, resilience, and the transformative power of language. Despite the case's seemingly ideal circumstances—eyewitnesses, Turner fleeing the scene, and immediate physical evidence—her struggles with isolation and shame during the aftermath highlight the systemic oppression victims endure. Her story exposes a culture that often protects perpetrators and critiques a criminal justice system that fails the vulnerable. Ultimately, it radiates the courage needed to navigate suffering and embrace a fulfilling life. This memoir will reshape our understanding of sexual assault, challenging societal beliefs and illuminating the complex reality of healing. It introduces an extraordinary writer whose words have already made a significant impact, blending pain, resilience, and humor into a modern classic.

A Newbery Honor book and instant New York Times, USA Today, and indie bestseller! Award-winning author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat. Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all. What she doesn’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable. With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place.