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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.
Learn more about Laurie Halse Anderson
My life in 8 words: "Aswim in love, I play and create. Huzzah!"
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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
Nov 01, 2011
Oct 04, 2011
Thank You, Sarah will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Thank You, Sarah is now available in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Fever 1793 will be released on August 16, 2011 in eBook
Aug 16, 2011
Fever 1793 is now available in eBook
Aug 16, 2011
Chains is now available in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
Chains will be released on August 02, 2011 in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
Forge will be released on August 02, 2011 in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
Forge is now available in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School will be released on July 26, 2011 in eBook
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Jul 26, 2011

Laurie Halse Anderson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. It's not a mistake, if you learn from it. Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. In the woods. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Serving Thanksgiving dinner in my house with all of our family and friends crowded around the tables. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. I'd love to have a photographic memory. 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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Associated Content, May 14, 2012
..." A brilliant young writer, Russell is a talent that shouldn't be missed. A young adult author, Laurie Halse Anderson shines in everything she does. In "Speak," a teen girl, Melinda, stops talking to everyone around her as she carries a deep secret about...
Syracuse Online, May 13, 2012
...its 14th anniversary. The informal panel discussion, at 2:30 p.m. May 20, will be moderated by Laurie Halse Anderson -- the National Book Award-nominated author of "Speak" and "Forge," who lives in nearby Mexico -- and will include appearances by Barry...
Shelby Star, May 6, 2012
...list Road to Tater Hill by Edith M. Hemingway Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko...
The Atlantic Wire, May 3, 2012
...Y.A. for Grownups is a weekly series in which we talk about Y.A. literature—from the now nostalgia-infused stories we devoured as kids to more contemporary tomes being read by young people today. At some point in my early tweenhood, my mom ushered...
Chicago Daily Herald, April 26, 2012
...at Anderson?s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. ? Young-reader author Laurie Halse Anderson reads from and signs copies of her newest title, ?Forge,? at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Anderson?s...
Huffington Post, April 24, 2012
...stores. Stephanie Anderson, the manager of beloved Brooklyn bookstore WORD and the daughter of World Book Night author Laurie Halse Anderson gave away books on the East River Ferry. The Washington Post describes other innovative givers: "A church in...
Santa Cruz Patch, April 24, 2012
...this year's freebies: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Author: Sherman Alexie Wintergirls Author: Laurie Halse Anderson I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Friday Night Lights Author: H.G. Bissinger Kindred Author...
Examiner.com, April 27, 2012
...and Benton (“Dear Dumb Diary”) in taking questions from the audience and signing copies of books for readers. Laurie Halse Anderson, “Forge,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson, Naperville. In 2009, Halse Anderson was...
Geneva Patch, April 27, 2012
...Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who is beloved by kids and adults. Harlan Cohen is the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of "The Naked Roommate"...
The Herald News, April 27, 2012
...Naperville. Jenni Radosevich, “I Spy DIY Style,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 2, Two Doors East. Laurie Halse Anderson, “Forge,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 2, Naperville. Paolo Bacigalupi, “The Drowned Cities,” reading and...
Chicago Daily Herald, April 26, 2012
...at Anderson?s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. ? Young-reader author Laurie Halse Anderson reads from and signs copies of her newest title, ?Forge,? at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Anderson?s...
Petoskey News, April 24, 2012
...Saturn employee Mel Goben even traveled as far away as Alanson to share copies of “Winter Girl” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Saturn owner Jill Miner helped organize the local giveaway and said part of the purpose of the evening was getting books into...
Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch, April 24, 2012
...death. THE BOOKS   The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Author: Sherman Alexie Wintergirls Author: Laurie Halse Anderson I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Friday Night Lights Author: H.G. Bissinger Kindred Author: Octavia...
Huffington Post UK, April 24, 2012
...stores. Stephanie Anderson, the manager of beloved Brooklyn bookstore WORD and the daughter of World Book Night author Laurie Halse Anderson gave away books on the East River Ferry. The Washington Post describes other innovative givers: "A church in...