Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson (born Laurie Beth Halse; October 23, 1961) is an American writer, known for children's and young adult novels. She received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 2010 for her contribution to young adult literature and 2023 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

For the musician, see Laurie Anderson.

Laurie Halse Anderson
Anderson at the 2019 Texas Book Festival
BornLaurie Beth Halse
(1961-10-23) October 23, 1961
Potsdam, New York, U.S.
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
GenreYoung adult fiction, historical fiction, picture books for young readers
Notable works
  • Speak (1999)
  • Fever, 1793 (2000)
  • Catalyst (2002)
  • Twisted (2007)
  • Wintergirls (2009)
  • Shout (2019)
  • Seeds of America trilogy
  • Chains (2008)
  • Forge (2010)
  • Ashes (2016)
Notable awardsMargaret A. Edwards Award
2009
Spouse1) Greg Anderson (divorced)
2) Scot Larrabee
Children4
Website
madwomanintheforest.com

She was first recognized for her novel Speak, published in 1999.

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