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Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson is an American children's writer, born on 23 October 1961 in Potsdam. Best-known works include Speak, Catalyst and Wintergirls. Honours include Margaret Edwards Award, Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and Golden Kite Award.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Laurie Halse Anderson, mostly young adult, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, first published in 1999.

Born 23 October 1961, PotsdamFrom United States
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.5★from 1 rated
Our review
Speak cover
Speak1999 · ★ 4.5
GenresYoung Adult 1PublishersFarrar, Straus and Giroux

Awards & honours

3 recorded
Margaret Edwards Award2009Golden Kite Award

Literary prizes

Margaret Edwards Award 2009Golden Kite AwardAstrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2023

Books

1 book
Speak cover
Speak1999 · ★ 4.5

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How many Laurie Halse Anderson books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Laurie Halse Anderson: Speak.

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