Hailey Morgan

Hailey Morgan asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

how do you come up with the ideas for your books most adults tend to ignore the big problems that teens face? how can you write so vividly of these things?

Laurie Halse Anderson I think that I remain sensitive to what teens have to overcome because I struggled so much (family issues and depression) as a teenager. What felt like weakness then has become my strength now.

I've met a number of adults who have buried their own adolescent struggles. They've never dealt with the situations and emotions of those years. Sadly, these are the adults who tend to be very dismissive and clueless when it comes to dealing with teenagers. Maybe I should write a book for them...

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Cheizong

Cheizong asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

Hi Laurie, so I am an ordinary high school student and right now in Language Arts. Right now we are reading speak and my teacher wants us to look for answers on how you found the stuff you did. So my question is what did you have to research in order to write this book? Did you have to look through plenty of stuff? Or was some of it from personal experience? I would really love to know, thank you.

Nicole Tolman

Nicole Tolman asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

Laurie, I tried to write you a fan letter, but it is too long! Where can I send this letter to where I'm certain it will reach you?

Danielle

Danielle asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

Hi there Laurie! I am wondering, what do you do to get into creative writing mode? Is there anything specific you do to discipline yourself to get writing and keep up with a project?

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