Laurie Halse Anderson is a celebrated author of young adult and children's literature who tackles complex social and historical themes. Best known for her novel Speak, which addresses sexual assault and trauma, Anderson has written extensively about American history and contemporary issues affecting young people. Her works are widely taught in schools and have earned numerous accolades for their honest, unflinching approach to difficult subjects.
13 Books Recommended by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Quiet
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xI have rarely cried about a book as much as I did this one.
I have rarely cried about a book as much as I did this one.
Also recommended by: Gary Vaynerchuk, Emma Watson, Jason Fried, Jim Kwik, Simon Sinek, Tom Peters, Derek Sivers
How It Went Down
recommended 3xOne of the best books ever written!!
One of the best books ever written!!
One of the best books ever written!!
Three Keys
recommended 4xAn awesome book!
An awesome book!
An awesome book!
An awesome book!
Fault Lines in the Constitution
recommended 4xNeeds to be in every library, classroom and home!
Needs to be in every library, classroom and home!
Needs to be in every library, classroom and home!
Needs to be in every library, classroom and home!
Prairie Lotus
recommended 4xIf you're looking for another amazing historical fiction novel, check out [this book].
If you're looking for another amazing historical fiction novel, check out [this book].
If you're looking for another amazing historical fiction novel, check out [this book].
If you're looking for another amazing historical fiction novel, check out [this book].
All Boys Aren’t Blue
recommended 2xPowerful, stunning and vitally important.
Powerful, stunning and vitally important.
Stamped
recommended 2xThe book I wish all Americans could read together.
The book I wish all Americans could read together.
The Grace of Silence
recommended 4xFabulous book.
Fabulous book.
Fabulous book.
Fabulous book.
Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists
recommended 4xThere are SO MANY incredible women in this book!!! Put this in the hands of all readers!
There are SO MANY incredible women in this book!!! Put this in the hands of all readers!
There are SO MANY incredible women in this book!!! Put this in the hands of all readers!
There are SO MANY incredible women in this book!!! Put this in the hands of all readers!
How We Fight for Our Lives
recommended 4x[This] story gutted me, then filled me up again.
[This] story gutted me, then filled me up again.
[This] story gutted me, then filled me up again.
[This] story gutted me, then filled me up again.
Torpedoed
recommended 3xThis true life tale of WWII is stupendous!
This true life tale of WWII is stupendous!
This true life tale of WWII is stupendous!
The Vagina Bible
If you have a vagina, or you love someone who has a vagina, or have so many vagina questions, buy [this book].