Sometimes being an adult means doing the right thing, even if it's not what you want.
—Laurie Halse Anderson in Wintergirls
About Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson 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 2023 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.She was first recognized for her novel...
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You have to know what you stand for, not just what you stand against.
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