Laurie Halse Anderson
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| Laurie Halse Anderson | |
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| Born | October 23, 1961 Potsdam, New York |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Writing period | 1992—present |
| Genres | Young adult fiction, historical fiction, picture books for young readers |
| Notable work(s) | Speak (1999), Twisted (2007) |
| Spouse(s) | Scot Larrabee |
| Children | 4 |
| Official website | |
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Laurie Halse Anderson (born Laurie Beth Halse on October 23, 1961)[1] is an American author who writes for children and young adults.
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[edit] Background
[edit] Career
Anderson began her career as a freelance journalist, and worked for a time at The Philadelphia Inquirer.[2] In 1999, she wrote what is arguably her most famous novel, Speak, which won numerous awards and was a New York Times bestseller. Speak was adapted into a film in 2004, starring Kristen Stewart in the lead role of Melinda Sordino. The following year, Anderson wrote Fever 1793, a historical fiction piece. In 2002, she wrote Catalyst, set in the same high school as Speak, and featuring cameo appearances from the earlier book's characters. A historical fiction book, Thank You, Sarah! The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving was also published in 2002.
Anderson published Prom in 2005, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list during early 2005, and in 2007 she released Twisted, which has won awards such as the National Awards: ALA Best Book for Young Adults 2008, ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults 2008, International Reading Association Top Ten of 2007, and New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age, and also became a New York Times bestseller. In 2008, Anderson published another historical fiction book, a narrative about a teenage Revolutionary War-era slave, entitled Chains. She is writing a sequel to Chains, entitled Forge, which will be released in 2010.[3] She claims it will be followed by a third novel as well, which will "[conclude] the adventures of Isabel and her friends."[3] Anderson's most recent novel, Wintergirls, was released in March 2009. Wintergirls has received 5 star reviews and debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List.[citation needed]
[edit] Publications
[edit] Novels
- Speak (1999)
- Fever 1793 (2000)
- Catalyst (2002)
- Prom (2005)
- Twisted (2007)
- Wintergirls (2009)
[edit] Series
- Chains
- Chains (2008)
- Forge (2010, forthcoming)
- Vet Volunteers (Previously published by Pleasant Company under the title Wild at Heart)
- Fight for Life: Maggie (2007)
- Homeless: Sunita (2007)
- Trickster: David (2008)
- Manatee Blues: Brenna (2008)
- Say Good-Bye: Zoe (2008)
- Storm Rescue: Sunita (2008)
- Teacher's Pet: Maggie (2009)
- Trapped: Brenna (2009)
- Fear of Falling: David (2009, forthcoming)
- Time to Fly (2009, forthcoming)
- Masks (TBA)
- End of the Race (TBA)
[edit] Children's books
- Ndito Runs (1996)
- Turkey Pox (1996)
- No Time for Mother's Day (2001)
- The Big Cheese of Third Street (2002)
- Thank You, Sarah! The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving (2002)
- Independent Dames: What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution (2008)
- Saudi Arabia (Country Explorers) (2009)
- The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School (2009)
[edit] References
- ^ Laurie Halse Anderson official website | About Me
- ^ "Laurie Halse Anderson". Macmillan Books. http://us.macmillan.com/author/lauriehalseanderson. Retrieved on 2009-04-26.
- ^ a b Laura T. Ryan (2009-03-27). "More about "Wintergirls" and Laurie Halse Anderson". Syracuse Online. http://blog.syracuse.com/shelflife/2009/03/more_about_wintergirls_and_lau.html. Retrieved on 2009-04-26.
