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Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson
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Laurie Halse Anderson

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... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. It's not a mistake, if you learn from it.
Learn more about Laurie Halse Anderson
My life in 8 words: "Aswim in love, I play and create. Huzzah!"
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Forge is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 24, 2012
Forge will be released on April 24, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Apr 22, 2012
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Apr 08, 2012
Independent Dames will be released on November 01, 2011 in eBook
Nov 01, 2011
Independent Dames is now available in eBook
Nov 01, 2011
Oct 04, 2011
Thank You, Sarah will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Thank You, Sarah is now available in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Fever 1793 will be released on August 16, 2011 in eBook
Aug 16, 2011
Fever 1793 is now available in eBook
Aug 16, 2011
Chains will be released on August 02, 2011 in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
Chains is now available in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
Forge will be released on August 02, 2011 in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
Forge is now available in eBook
Aug 02, 2011
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School will be released on July 26, 2011 in eBook
Jul 26, 2011
Jul 26, 2011

Laurie Halse Anderson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. It's not a mistake, if you learn from it. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. My temper. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. I would be a hawk. Or maybe a wolf. Or a tastetaster at Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. My father. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Rudeness Learn more about Laurie Halse Anderson

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Shelby Star, May 6, 2012
...list Road to Tater Hill by Edith M. Hemingway Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko...
The Atlantic Wire, May 3, 2012
...Y.A. for Grownups is a weekly series in which we talk about Y.A. literature—from the now nostalgia-infused stories we devoured as kids to more contemporary tomes being read by young people today. At some point in my early tweenhood, my mom ushered...
Chicago Daily Herald, April 26, 2012
...at Anderson?s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. ? Young-reader author Laurie Halse Anderson reads from and signs copies of her newest title, ?Forge,? at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Anderson?s...
Huffington Post, April 24, 2012
...stores. Stephanie Anderson, the manager of beloved Brooklyn bookstore WORD and the daughter of World Book Night author Laurie Halse Anderson gave away books on the East River Ferry. The Washington Post describes other innovative givers: "A church in...
Santa Cruz Patch, April 24, 2012
...this year's freebies: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Author: Sherman Alexie Wintergirls Author: Laurie Halse Anderson I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Friday Night Lights Author: H.G. Bissinger Kindred Author...
Redondo Beach Patch, April 23, 2012
...World Book Night books: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou "Friday Night Lights" by H.G. Bissinger "Kindred" by Octavia Butler...
Mercer Island Patch, April 23, 2012
...death. THE BOOKS   The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Author: Sherman Alexie Wintergirls Author: Laurie Halse Anderson I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Friday Night Lights Author: H.G. Bissinger Kindred Author: Octavia...
Examiner.com, April 27, 2012
...and Benton (“Dear Dumb Diary”) in taking questions from the audience and signing copies of books for readers. Laurie Halse Anderson, “Forge,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson, Naperville. In 2009, Halse Anderson was...
Geneva Patch, April 27, 2012
...Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who is beloved by kids and adults. Harlan Cohen is the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of "The Naked Roommate"...
The Herald News, April 27, 2012
...Naperville. Jenni Radosevich, “I Spy DIY Style,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 2, Two Doors East. Laurie Halse Anderson, “Forge,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 2, Naperville. Paolo Bacigalupi, “The Drowned Cities,” reading and...
Chicago Daily Herald, April 26, 2012
...at Anderson?s Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. ? Young-reader author Laurie Halse Anderson reads from and signs copies of her newest title, ?Forge,? at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Anderson?s...
Petoskey News, April 24, 2012
...Saturn employee Mel Goben even traveled as far away as Alanson to share copies of “Winter Girl” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Saturn owner Jill Miner helped organize the local giveaway and said part of the purpose of the evening was getting books into...
Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch, April 24, 2012
...death. THE BOOKS   The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Author: Sherman Alexie Wintergirls Author: Laurie Halse Anderson I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Friday Night Lights Author: H.G. Bissinger Kindred Author: Octavia...
Huffington Post UK, April 24, 2012
...stores. Stephanie Anderson, the manager of beloved Brooklyn bookstore WORD and the daughter of World Book Night author Laurie Halse Anderson gave away books on the East River Ferry. The Washington Post describes other innovative givers: "A church in...