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Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson
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Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous ALA and state awards. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. It's not a mistake, if you learn from it.
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Forge has won an award
Dec 14, 2012
News:
Forge has won an award
Aug 17, 2012
Forge will be released on April 24, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Apr 24, 2012
Forge is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 24, 2012
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Apr 07, 2012
Independent Dames is now available in eBook
Nov 01, 2011
Independent Dames will be released on November 01, 2011 in eBook
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Oct 04, 2011
Thank You, Sarah will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
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Thank You, Sarah is now available in eBook
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Fever 1793 will be released on August 16, 2011 in eBook
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Fever 1793 is now available in eBook
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Chains is now available in eBook
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Chains will be released on August 02, 2011 in eBook
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Forge will be released on August 02, 2011 in eBook
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Forge is now available in eBook
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Laurie Halse Anderson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. It's not a mistake, if you learn from it. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. It's a tough call; either running or gardening. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. I am living it! Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. My children. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Honesty, sense of humor, and kindness Learn more about Laurie Halse Anderson

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Star-Telegram, April 18, 2013
...a way out of the madness and confusion that have such a grip on her life. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson Viking Juvenile, 2009 For ages: 12 and up Wintergirls focuses on a girl named Lia who is struggling with anorexia, cutting,...
NPR, April 11, 2013
...Shannon Bradley-Colleary, author of the blog The Woman Formerly Known as Beautiful Laurie Halse Anderson, author, Many parents agonize over the dreaded sex talk. Recent rape cases in Steubenville, Ohio, India and Nova Scotia have garnered international...
Pittsburgh Almanac, April 4, 2013
...and at home, 10 a.m. April 6. • Teen Book Club, noon April 6. Read “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. • Girls’ Book Club, grades four-six, 6 p.m. April 8. Read “Among the Hidden” by Margaret Peterson Haddix. • Watercolor pencil...
School Library Journal, April 2, 2013
...reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens In support of New York Times best-selling author Laurie Halse Anderson’s classic young adult novel, Speak, its publisher, Macmillan, is teaming up with RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest...
The Atlantic Wire, April 2, 2013
...Incest National Network, to help raise money for survivors of assault. At the heart of this campaign is Laurie Halse Anderson's classic Y.A. novel Speak , which tells the story of a teenage girl who stops talking in the aftermath of being raped by an...
Broadway World, April 1, 2013
...Viking, Razorbill, and Frederick Warne. These imprints are home to such award-winning, New York Times- bestselling authors as, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jay Asher, Judy Blume, Jan Brett, Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Tomie dePaola, Sarah Dessen, Anna Dewdney,...
Guardian.co.uk, March 28, 2013
...'I must say it is a very thought-provoking book' When I first saw this book in the library I was a bit hesitant to read it as the books deals with difficult topics such as eating disorders and self-harming. However I decided to read it and I must say...
Rifle Citizen Telegram, January 17, 2013
...East Ave. • Free • 625-4270, www.gcpld.org The Teen Reads Book Club this year is featuring Laurie Halse Anderson's “Speak,” a powerful and beautifully written novel about a teenager who speaks out about a horrible crime and stands up for the...
Memphis Commercial Appeal, January 17, 2013
...stuff. I like working out problems. Most challenging subject: English Favorite ice cream: Oreo Favorite book: "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson What do you want to be when you grow up: A pharmacist. Ever since I was younger, I knew I wanted to be in...
Yahoo! News, January 16, 2013
...but there's nothing mushy or cloying about it — they're just being themselves. Back in October, Laurie Halse Anderson, the author of the iconic Y.A. novel� Speak, told me of John Green Inset at top of John and Hank by Andrea Fischman...
The Atlantic Wire, January 16, 2013
...but there's nothing mushy or cloying about it — they're just being themselves. Back in October, Laurie Halse Anderson , the author of the iconic Y.A. novel  Speak , told me of John Green, "I just love him and have such respect for how he’s made the...
PublishersWeekly.com, January 10, 2013
...suburban America while romanticizing neither. I would recommend this book to fans of Sarah Dessen, John Green, or Laurie Halse Anderson. And Id tempt anyone looking for a romance in whatever genre to try this truly excellent read. Eleanor & Park by...
NWTNToday.com, January 1, 2013
...You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution.” It was researched and written by Laurie Halse Anderson and illustrated by Matt Faulkner. The book is entertaining, informative and pays long overdue homage to those independent women...
Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch, December 28, 2012
...Animal Farm by George Orwell. The next meeting will be Jan. 2 and the book is Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson...