Are you stumped about what to speak at the upcoming elocution contest? Are you tired of surfing the Internet searching for a piece that is right for you? Are you wondering how you can speak more confidently? Then this handy collection is just what you need. In Speak Up, Speak Out you will find: Poetry, prose and speeches suitable for junior, middle and senior school students; An introduction to each piece by Derek, along with his recommendations on how best to deliver it; Dereks tips on how to become an expert public speaker; Classic and rare writings by masters such as Roald Dahl, Vikram Seth, Ruskin Bond, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, among many others. So, grab this book and let Derek OBrien take you into a world of literary masterpieces and you will discover that all you need to be a winner is to speak up, and speak it right!