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Laurie Halse Anderson
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October 23, 1961
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"When you are not writing, you're going to be sad. You are going to feel inadequate. You are going to feel untalented. You are going to feel incompetent. It's crucially important to understand that the impulse to write is a reaching out to God."
—David Milch, creator of Deadwood and so much more, in a presentation at the...
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Speak   3.97 avg rating — 69,084 ratings
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Wintergirls 3.97 avg rating — 17,005 ratings
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Fever 1793 3.84 avg rating — 16,471 ratings
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2000
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Twisted 3.80 avg rating — 8,807 ratings
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Chains (Seeds of America, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 6,597 ratings
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2008
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Catalyst 3.60 avg rating — 5,125 ratings
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2002
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Prom 3.27 avg rating — 3,465 ratings
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Forge (Seeds of America, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 1,634 ratings
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2010
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Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving 4.25 avg rating — 282 ratings
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2002
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The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author), Ard Hoyt 3.91 avg rating — 202 ratings
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Seeds of America
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February 2010,
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" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? LA: Family Friends Readers: too many blessings to count SS: What is your motto or maxim? LA: It's not a mistake, if you learn from it. Questions About Books and Writing SS: Who are you..." ...More
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? LA: Family Friends Readers: too many blessings to count SS: What is your motto or maxim? LA: It's not a mistake, if you learn from it. Questions About Books and Writing SS: Who are you..." ...More
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“THE FIRST TEN LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL
1. We are here to help you.
2. You will have time to get to your class before the bell rings.
3. The dress code will be enforced.
4. No smoking is allowed on school grounds.
5. Our football team will win the championship this year.
6. We expect more of you here.
7. Guidance counselors are always available to listen.
8. Your schedule was created with you in mind.
9. Your locker combination is private.
10. These will be the years you look back on fondly.
TEN MORE LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL
1. You will use algebra in your adult lives.
2. Driving to school is a privilege that can be taken away.
3. Students must stay on campus during lunch.
4. The new text books will arrive any day now.
5. Colleges care more about you than your SAT scores.
6. We are enforcing the dress code.
7. We will figure out how to turn off the heat soon.
8. Our bus drivers are highly trained professionals.
9. There is nothing wrong with summer school.
10. We want to hear what you have to say.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
1. We are here to help you.
2. You will have time to get to your class before the bell rings.
3. The dress code will be enforced.
4. No smoking is allowed on school grounds.
5. Our football team will win the championship this year.
6. We expect more of you here.
7. Guidance counselors are always available to listen.
8. Your schedule was created with you in mind.
9. Your locker combination is private.
10. These will be the years you look back on fondly.
TEN MORE LIES THEY TELL YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL
1. You will use algebra in your adult lives.
2. Driving to school is a privilege that can be taken away.
3. Students must stay on campus during lunch.
4. The new text books will arrive any day now.
5. Colleges care more about you than your SAT scores.
6. We are enforcing the dress code.
7. We will figure out how to turn off the heat soon.
8. Our bus drivers are highly trained professionals.
9. There is nothing wrong with summer school.
10. We want to hear what you have to say.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
“You have to know what you stand for, not just what you stand against.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
“When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak
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| Moja: Your book, 9/26 | 15 | 16 | Sep 28, 2008 10:13am | |
| Room 110, Period 6: What have you read and how has it changed you? | 28 | 27 | Oct 07, 2008 07:06pm | |
| Room 110, Period 6: What writers do: Imagery | 26 | 31 | Oct 20, 2008 02:26pm | |
| Room 110, Period 6: Letter #3 Due November 24 | 18 | 28 | Dec 12, 2008 01:48pm | |
| Pick-a-Shelf: 2009-01 - Young Adult - What will you Read in January? | 72 | 270 | Jan 27, 2009 04:26am | |
| Book Hook-ers: ALA Award Winners | 5 | 3 | Feb 03, 2009 06:10am | |
| Pick-a-Shelf: 2009-01 - Young Adult - Post January's Reviews Here | 63 | 250 | Feb 24, 2009 12:51pm | |
| Wild Things: YA G...: June Winners: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and The Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly | 126 | 156 | Jun 08, 2009 01:20pm | |
| The Next Best Boo...: OFFICIAL SPRING CHALLENGE - 2009 | 6462 | 7888 | Jun 14, 2009 02:57pm |
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You have changed my life with the books you write, Laurie. You are my inspiration. I have never found someone in a book that I can relate to as much as I have in Melinda.
Some of my very favorite books that i've read, are ones you've written. They're the kind of books that I will never be able to forget, and the kind of books that i simply don't want to forget. They're also, the kind of books that I can read again and again, and teach me to be a better person. Thanks for making my life sweeter.
Thanks for adding me! Speak was one of the first YA novels I ever read that meant something to me. Thank you for that! :)
I loved your books. I read Speak when I was thirteen and it really impressed me a lot. It's one of my favourite books.
Hi Laurie!! I just had a trip to San Diego last week and I finished Speak and Catalyst. I am also just about done with Fever. I don't want to finish all of them, I can't wait for more of your great books to come out, hope there is more along the same lines of the Speak, Catalyst and Fever. It's kind of nice reading non-vamp books. I am also recording on my tivo the movie Speak which is airing this saturday on Lifetime! I think I watched it a few years back and didn't realize it was a book. Keep up the FABULOUS writting!!!! I am a HUGE fan of yours!!!!!!!! GO TEAM LAURIE!!!!! xoxox
Ok, so I finished the book last night. I loved how it ended, I was on the edge of my seat there for a while, gasping, saying NOO NOOOO! Then what a fantastic ending, had me in tears! I am off now to buy every book you've written. I loved it, I especially loved the aknowledgments at the end. You are a fabulous author and seem like such a sweet down to earth woman. I am recommending this book to all of my friends! Thank you!!
I began reading Twisted yesterday at about 6pm and I could not put it down. I am more than half way done with it, I don't want it to end. What a fabulous book! I laughed, I cringed, and I could relate to the torment of kids in high school. I am so glad I bought the book. After I am finished I am definitly going to get your other books. great job!!
I came across a lot of your books on here, I am so thankful for this site. I can not wait to read your books!!!
