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Laurie Halse Anderson
American writer (born 1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the musician, see Laurie 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[1] and 2023 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.[2]
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Born | Laurie Beth Halse (1961-10-23) October 23, 1961 (age 62) Potsdam, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Young adult fiction, historical fiction, picture books for young readers |
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Notable awards | Margaret A. Edwards Award 2009 |
Spouse | 1) Greg Anderson (divorced) 2) Scot Larrabee |
Children | 4 |
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She was first recognized for her novel Speak, published in 1999.