Laurie Halse Anderson Books in Order

Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author whose writing spans young readers, teens, and adults. Her books have sold over 8 million copies worldwide. Her memoir-in-verse, SHOUT, has received widespread critical acclaim, appearing on the New York Times bestseller list for seven consecutive weeks. The book, a powerful account of surviving sexual assault at 13 and a manifesto for the #MeToo era, garnered 9 starred reviews and was longlisted for the National Book Award. A three-time nominee for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, Anderson's notable works include National Book Award finalists Speak and Chains, with Chains also short-listed for the prestigious Carnegie medal. She was honored with the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award by the American Library Association and recognized for her advocacy against censorship by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the National Council of Teachers of English.