Laurie Halse Anderson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Laurie Halse Anderson is an American author known for her award-winning young adult novels. She was born on October 23, 1961, in Potsdam, New York, and grew up in a small town called Mexico, New York. Anderson developed a love for reading and writing at an early age, and she went on to study at Onondaga Community College and Georgetown University, where she graduated with a degree in Languages and Linguistics.

Anderson's writing career took off in the late 1990s with the publication of her debut novel, "Speak," in 1999. The book, which tackles the sensitive subject of teenage rape and its aftermath, received critical acclaim and was later adapted into a feature film. Since then, Anderson has released numerous novels that explore challenging topics for young adults, including eating disorders, mental illness, and the impact of war on families. Her works often resonate with readers due to her authentic portrayal of the struggles and emotions faced by young people.

Anderson has received several accolades for her writing, including multiple awards and honors such as the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her lifetime contribution to young adult literature. In addition to her novels, she has also penned picture books, humor books, and non-fiction for young readers.

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She cannot chain my soul. Yes, she could hurt me. She'd alre

She cannot chain my soul. Yes, she could hurt me. She'd already done so...I would bleed, or not. Scar, or not. Live, or not. But she could not hurt my soul, not unless I gave it to her.

Laurie Halse Anderson

Life Hope Inspirational Soul Hurt

I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here.

I have survived. I am here. Confused, screwed up, but here. So, how can I find my way? Is there a chain saw of the soul, an ax I can take to my memories or fears?

Laurie Halse Anderson

Truth Honesty Melinda

When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at

When people don't express themselves, they die one piece at a time.

Laurie Halse Anderson

Death Inspirational Voice

We tilt our heads back and open wide. The snow drifts into o

We tilt our heads back and open wide. The snow drifts into our zombie mouths crawling with grease and curses and tobacco flakes and cavities and boyfriend/girlfriend juice, the stain of lies. For one moment we are not failed tests and broken condoms and cheating on essays; we are crayons and lunch boxes and swinging so high our sneakers punch holes in the clouds. For one breath everything feels better.Then it melts.The bus drivers rev their engines and the ice cloud shatters. Everyone shuffles forward. They don't know what just happened. They can't remember.

Laurie Halse Anderson

Truth School

Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only muc

Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.

Laurie Halse Anderson

Paradise Utopia