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Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times-bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists, and Chains was also short-listed for the United Kingdom's Carnegie medal. She was selected by the American Library Association for the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant contribution to young adult literature. Laurie has also been honored for her battles for intellectual freedom by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the National Council of Teachers of English. She is a member of RAINN's National Leadership Council and frequently speaks about sexual violence.
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Speak: The Graphic Novel
Speak: 20th Anniversary Edition
The Impossible Knife of Memory
Wintergirls
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I dove into old pics desperate to see some color. I dove into old pics desperate to see some color. The dreary days as winter fades to slush can be overwhelming, especially right now. I’m going to dream about colors and textures all weekend, as we get ready for our new house. Ten days and counting! (I took this pic outside Austin, Texas a while back.)
Some friends posted a pic of their morning commute Some friends posted a pic of their morning commute to their home office today. Great idea! So I took a photo that showed my coffee cup and my planner and a page of my work in progress on my computer, because I thought that might be fun. Then my stomach got tight. Everything felt wrong. I am not ready to share this project with anyone. One of the things I’ve learned in the pandemic, is that creativity (for me) is harder when people are watching. And that being visible online a lot can be exhausting. And that boundaries are healthy. So I’m posting this pic of my tools. My coffee was cold by the time I sorted all this out. 🤣
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This is the dreaded 20-mile mark of the marathon; This is the dreaded 20-mile mark of the marathon; we know that the pandemic will end, but we have a painful slog til we get there. Be gentle with yourself, friends. Dream of the Life After. Get ready for joy!
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America’s home. Worth defending against all enem America’s home. Worth defending against all enemies foreign and domestic. If you live in the States, please let your elected officials know how you feel about the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol, our government, and our democracy. 🇺🇸
Hello, 2021. Let's try to be better than The Year Hello, 2021. Let's try to be better than The Year Which Shall Not Be Named, OK?

#2021
The rice pudding is set out for the julenisser and The rice pudding is set out for the julenisser and the computer is ready for the epic family Zooms tomorrow. This is a Christmas like no other in a year we never want to repeat. 

My heart is with all those who are mourning departed loved ones, who are on the front lines of the pandemic, and those trying to keep in together in this hardest time. My Christmas wish is that we’ll commit to building a nation where people care about each other; and put that caring in action by demanding policy changes in education funding, equal treatment by law enforcement and the judicial systems, and health care for all. To make any of that happen, we must learn our history and figure out how we can eliminate the racism that affects millions of American families every day. Let’s put people before corporations, get rid of dark money and lobbyists, and hold corrupt politicians accountable for their despicable crimes.

I know it’s a big ask in a challenging year, Santa. But I think we can do it if we all pull together. Merry Christmas!🎄🎁❤️
Boom. #bidenharris2020🇺🇸 #MadamVicePreside Boom.

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The laughter of my daughters is the music of my he The laughter of my daughters is the music of my heart!

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