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Born in Postdam, NY
Laurie Halse Anderson was born Laurie Beth Halse on October 23, 1961. Parents unknown. -
Began Children's Books
In 1996, Anderson began writing children's books with her book "Ndito Runs." -
Wrote "Speak"
In October of 1999, Anderson wrote her most famous young adult novel, Speak. It has received many awards and been adapted into a movie. -
Wrote "Fever, 1793"
In September of 2000, she wrote her first historical novel, "Fever, 1793." -
Wrote "Catalyst"
In September of 2002, she wrote her second young adult novel, "Catalyst." It featured a cameo appearance from her novel, "Speak," and it took place in the same high school. -
Wrote "Prom"
In 2005, she wrote her third young adult novel, "Prom." It appeared in the New York Times best seller list early in the year. -
Wrote "Twisted"
On March 20, 2007, Anderson's fourth and very famous young adult novel, "Twisted," was published. It received a lot of recognition and state awards. -
Began the "Chains" series
In 2008, Anderson began a historical novel series called "Chains," about the Revolutionary War era. It was awarded the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. -
Wrote "Wintergirls"
In March of 2009, Anderson wrote her most recent young adult novel, "Wintergirls." (This is my favorite of her novels, and it definitely deserved its five-star reviews!) -
Continued the "Chains" Series
Earlier this year, Anderson wrote the sequel to "Chains" titled "Forge."
