You have to know what you stand for, not just what you stand against.
—Laurie Halse Anderson in Speak
—Laurie Halse Anderson in Speak
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...
I can't tell anymore when I'm asleep and when I'm awake, or which is worse.
—Laurie Halse Anderson in Wintergirls
I am getting better at smiling when people expect it.
—Laurie Halse Anderson in Speak
One-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.