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Laurie Halse Anderson
For author Laurie Halse Anderson, a survivor of trauma, putting pen to paper allowed her to make sense of the world. Discover how the acclaimed Young Adult author has connected with readers across the globe.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: A Video Interview With Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse (rhymes with "waltz") Anderson got to know and appreciate cold weather growing up in upstate New York. She attended elementary school in Syracuse, where she was terrified that she'd never be able to learn how to read. With...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson is a compelling writer who plays with form and style to present individuals from the inside. Her playful side emerges when she looks at real history and women who played a role in it. Anderson also has a particular...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Silence: Lesson 3
This lesson explores how a variety of religious traditions have understood silence as a an important spiritual practice. . It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Silence."
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Speak: Analysis
This video asks the question, "Why does silence have power?" in regards to the book "Speak." Students can relate to the main character, a high school student who has a secret that is controllng her life.