Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. She's twice been a National Book Award finalist, for Chains and Speak ; Chains also received the 2009 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Laurie was chosen for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award and received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2023, presented to her by the Crown Princess of Sweden. She lives in Pennsylvania, and you can follow her adventures on X ...See more
Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. She's twice been a National Book Award finalist, for Chains and Speak ; Chains also received the 2009 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Laurie was chosen for the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award and received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2023, presented to her by the Crown Princess of Sweden. She lives in Pennsylvania, and you can follow her adventures on X (previously known as Twitter) @HalseAnderson or visit her at MadWomanintheForest.com. See less
Laurie Halse Anderson's Featured Books
Laurie Halse Anderson book reviews
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Speak
INSIGHTFUL
by Debra C, Nov 9, 2014
an insightful book, meant of teens and their parents about a girl who did speak up when she needed to. Read More
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Chains
Unrivaled history fiction
by Tarissa, Oct 7, 2014
A good, solid story taking place during the Revolutionary War. I think many people overlook the use of slaves during early American times, and "Chains" brings out a story you won't soon forget.
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Wintergirls
so true
by Jamie E, Mar 10, 2011
i am 19 and have been suffering from anorexia since i was 12...and had eating issues even before that...this book was so true...from the way it all started to the way that it ended...through most if ... Read More
