Laurie Halse Anderson
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born
October 23, 1961
gender
female
place of birth
Postdam, New York, The United States
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Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Children's Books
influences
My Grandparents
member since
February 2009
about this author
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 National Book Award finalists.
Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes. You can follow her adventures on Twitter, http://twitter.com/halseanderson and on her blog, http://halseanderson.livejournal.com/.
Check out new Wintergirls site, http://www.wintergirls.net
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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.04 — 15,781 ratings — published 1999 24 editions |
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Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.89 — 4,301 ratings — published 2000 10 editions |
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Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.07 — 2,547 ratings — published 2009 9 editions |
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Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.83 — 2,342 ratings — published 2007 12 editions |
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Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.61 — 1,699 ratings — published 2002 9 editions |
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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.18 — 1,217 ratings — published 2008 8 editions |
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Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.28 — 1,255 ratings — published 2005 8 editions |
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Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.48 — 81 ratings — published 2002 3 editions |
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Fight for Life (Wild at Heart, #1) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.23 — 74 ratings — published 2000 7 editions |
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Homeless (Wild at Heart, #2) by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.02 — 55 ratings — published 2000 5 editions |
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upcoming events
National Council of Teachers of English
Author appearance, November 20, 2009 12:00AM
Philadelphia, PA, The United States
NCTE Conference and ALAN workshop
Author appearance, November 20, 2009 12:00AM
Philadelphia, PA, The United States
NCTE Conference and ALAN workshop
Virginia Hamilton Conference
Author appearance, April 08, 2010 12:00AM
Kent State University, OH, The United States
Virginia Hamilton Conference
Author appearance, April 08, 2010 12:00AM
Kent State University, OH, The United States
Virginia Hamilton Conference
School Library Media Specialist Conference
Author appearance, April 30, 2010 12:00AM
Albany, NY, The United States
SLMS Conference
Author appearance, April 30, 2010 12:00AM
Albany, NY, The United States
SLMS Conference
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Hardcover) by Junot Díaz |
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David McCullough
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Laurie Halse Anderson — Wintergirls
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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)
"It's easier to floss with barbed wire than admit you like someone in middle school."
— Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak)
— Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak)
"I picked up one of the books and flipped through it. Don't get me wrong, I like reading. But some books should come with warning labels: Caution: contains characters and plots guaranteed to induce sleepiness. Do not attempt to operate heavy machinery after ingesting more than one chapter. Has been known to cause blindness, seizures and a terminal loathing of literature. Should only be taken under the supervision of a highly trained English teacher. Preferably one who grades on the curve."
— Laurie Halse Anderson (Twisted)
— Laurie Halse Anderson (Twisted)
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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!!!
