Shhh, Don't Tell by Michelle Knight shares the heart-wrenching story of Riley, a 12-year-old girl, sexually abuses by her half-brother, Josh. 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.

Louisiana native, currently residing in Virginia. Author Michelle Knight is an Army Veteran, wife to a retired Marine, proud mother of three, and grandmother to one. Her educational background includes an Associates in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Dedicating over 20 years working within the healthcare field Author Knight believes the biggest degree one can have, is life experience. Everyone's life is different, and although life can deal a deck of cards, full of jokers, she was able to overcome, surviving two domestic violence relationships (one of which almost ended her life), being raped at 12 and not revealing it until she was in her 40's, and many thoughts of depression and suicide. Therefore, she writes, turning her test into Testimonies, to assist in educating our youth. "Reading Reality Is Essential", assisting our children through today, for a better tomorrow.