Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson is an American writer best known for children's and young adult novels. She received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 2009 for her contribution to young adult literature...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth23 October 1961
CountryUnited States of America
running together stitches
If I run or breathe too deep, the cheap stitches holding me together will snap, and all the stickiness inside will pour out and burn through the concrete.
jobs believe reality
I believe that you've created a metaphorical universe in which you can express your darkest fears. In one aspect, yes, I believe in ghosts, but we create them. We haunt ourselves, and sometimes we do such a good job, we lose track of reality.
should illegal gym
Gym should be illegal. It's humiliating.
writing emotion
Write about the emotions you fear the most.
self-esteem inspiration pounds
I am beginning to measure myself in strength, not pounds. Sometimes in smiles.
believe book mean
Who cares what the color means? How do you know what he meant to say? I mean, did he leave another book called "Symbolism in My Books?" If he didn't, then you could just be making all of this up. Does anyone really think this guy sat down and stuck all kinds of hidden meanings into his story? It's just a story.... But I think you are making all of this symbolism stuff up. I don't believe any of it.
talking long speak
I wonder how long it would take for anyone to notice if I just stopped talking.
made
Having a friend made everything else suck less.
no-friends way speak
Do they choose to be so dense? Were they born that way? I have no friends. I have nothing. I say nothing. I am nothing.
mother jobs father
Having to parent your mother or father is a challenge that way too many teens have to deal with. Teens whose parents are dealing with substance abuse, financial hardship, job loss, mental illness and divorce deserve our love, support, and compassion. I wish America would stop judging and criticizing teens and instead, try to understand the battles they have to fight every day.
differences listening communicate
I nod like I’m listening,like we’re communicating, and she never knows the difference.
country son class
The constitution does not recognize different classes of citizenship based on time spent living in the country. I am a citizen, with the same rights as your son, or you. As a citizen, and as a student, I am protesting the tone of this lesson as racist, intolerant, and xenophobic.
fighting america judging
I wish America would stop judging and criticizing teens and instead, try to understand the battles they have to fight every day.
pain stronger battle
Can't escape pain, kiddo. Battle through it and you get stronger.