Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson was born on October 23, 1961. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About 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 in 2023 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. She was first recognized for her novel Speak, published in 1999.