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Teens "Speak" Up with Laurie Halse Anderson
New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson talks about the 10th anniversary of Speak, her latest book Wintergirls and chats with teen readers from the Elisabeth Irwin High School in New York City in this episode of YA Central.
New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson talks about the 10th anniversary of Speak, her latest book Wintergirls and chats with teen readers from the Elisabeth Irwin High School in New York City in this episode of YA Central.
Wintergirls is Laurie's most emotionally wrenching, lyrically written book since the multiple-award-winning Speak, as she explores Lia's descent into the powerful vortex of anorexia, and her painful path toward recovery.
Laurie Halse Anderson is the award winning author of numerous New York Times bestselling novels including Catalyst, Prom, and Twisted. She is the recipient of the prestigious ALAN Award (2008), which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of adolescent literature. Ms. Anderson lives in northern New York State with her husband.
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Wintergirls Laurie Halse Anderson Hardcover Viking Children's $17.99  add to cartRead more... |
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Speak Laurie Halse Anderson Paperback Puffin $11.99 add to cartRead more... |
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