Ricardo Gabriel

Ricardo Gabriel asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

I have some questions about the novel: Is the tree a symbolism of the story? What inspired you to write this novel? Will David and Melinda have a romantic relationship? I hope you can answer my questions as soon as you can. -Ricardo G. Rosa-Marcano rmmgaby@yahoo.com Puerto Rican Student

Laurie Halse Anderson I like to leave the question of symbolism up to my readers. If you see some deeper meaning in the recurring images and references to trees, then it is symbolic for you and that is what matters most.

I imagine that David and Melinda eventually start dating. I think they would be very good for each other.

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Cassie

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How do you pick or choose your issues to write about in your books? P.S. I loved your book Wintergirls. Was it hard writing such a hard and gritty topic?

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Hi. Aspiring writer here. What would do when you have writers block?

David

David asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

Hello Laurie! I am a high school Social Studies teacher and my English colleague and I have been trying to promote literacy among our students. Your books have been an absolute gift for our students. They are by far the most popular choice this year. Your versatility as an author is so impressive. We wanted to see if you would be interested in participating in our google online book club based on Chains? :)

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