Laurie Halse Anderson Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Speak, Writer, and Net Worth

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Laurie Halse Anderson Biography

Laurie Halse Anderson is an American writer well-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.

Laurie Halse Anderson Age

Laurie is 59 years old as of 2020, she was born on 23 October 1961, Potsdam, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on October 23 every year and her birth sign is Scorpio.

Laurie Halse Anderson Height

Laurie stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches.

Laurie Halse Anderson Weight

Details regarding her actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Laurie Halse Anderson Education

Laurie attended Fayetteville-Manlius High School, in Manlius, New York, a suburb of Syracuse. During her senior year, she moved out of her parent’s house at the age of sixteen and lived as an exchange student for thirteen months on a pig farm in Denmark. After her experience in Denmark, Laurie moved back home to work at a clothing store.

She used to earn a minimum wage. This motivated her to attend college. After attending Onondaga Community College, she transferred to Georgetown University in 1981 and graduated in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in languages and linguistics.

Laurie Halse Anderson Family

Parents

Laurie is the daughter of Rev. Frank A. Halse Jr. and Joyce Holcomb Halse. She was born and brought up in Potsdam, New York.

Siblings

She grew up there with her younger sister, Lisa.

Laurie Halse Anderson Husband, Spouse

Laurie is married to her lovely husband Scot Larrabee. She was married to Greg Anderson and had two children with him before they divorced. Later, she met her childhood sweetheart Scot Larrabee. The two rekindled their relationship and got married. The couple merged their two families, Laurie, and her kids as well as Scot, and his kids.

Laurie Halse Anderson Children

She has two children, Stephanie Holcomb, and Meredith Lauren, with her former husband Greg as well as Jessica and Christian, children to Scot, her husband.

Laurie Halse Anderson Net Worth

Laurie’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is his career as a writer. Through her various sources of income, Laurie has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Laurie Halse Anderson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Laurie:

Laurie Halse Anderson Wiki

  • Full Names: Laurie Anderson

  • Popular As: Laurie
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Writer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
  • Religion: To be Updated
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Laurie Halse Anderson Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 59 years
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

  • Date of Birth: 23 October 1961
  • Place of Birth: Potsdam, New York, United States
  • Birthday: October 23

Laurie Halse Anderson Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be Updated
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: To be Updated
  • Hair Color: To be Updated

  • Shoe Size: To be Updated

Laurie Halse Anderson Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Rev. Frank A. Halse Jr.
  • Mother: Joyce Holcomb Halse
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Lisa
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Scot Larrabee
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Four

Laurie Halse Anderson Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million $5 million

  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Writing Career

Laurie Halse Anderson House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Laurie Halse Anderson Speak

Laurie began as a freelance journalist working at The Philadelphia Inquirer. On the side, she wrote children’s and young adult novels and submitting them to publishers. In her early years, she mostly wrote non-fiction books. Her best-known novel to date “Speak” was published in 1999 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

The novel was a New York Times Bestseller and was adapted into a film in 2004. Since its release, the novel has been translated into 16 different languages. She wrote the historical fiction Fever 1793 which received two starred reviews, state and national awards, as well as being a Publishers Weekly Bestseller.

Laurie Halse Anderson Books

Young adult novels

  • Speak (1999)

  • Catalyst (2002)
  • Prom (2005)
  • Twisted (2007)
  • Wintergirls (2009)
  • The Impossible Knife of Memory (2014)
  • Speak: the graphic novel, New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 2018

Historical novels

  • Fever 1793 (2000)
  • Seeds of America series
  • Chains (2008)
  • Forge (2010)
  • Ashes (2016)
  • Ndito Runs (1996)
  • Turkey Pox (1996)
  • No Time for Mother’s Day (2001)
  • The Big Cheese of Third Street (2002)
  • Thank You, Sarah! The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving(2002)
  • Independent Dames: What You Never Knew About the Women and Girls of the American Revolution (2008)
  • The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School (2009)
  • Vet Volunteers series
  • Fight for Life: Maggie (2000)
  • Homeless: Sunita (2000)
  • Trickster: David (2000)
  • Manatee Blues: Brenna (2000)
  • Say Good-Bye: Zoe (2001)
  • Storm Rescue: Sunita (2001)
  • Teacher’s Pet: Maggie (2001)
  • Trapped: Brenna (2001)
  • Fear of Falling: David (2001)
  • Time to Fly (2002)
  • Masks (2002)
  • End of the Race (2003)
  • New Beginnings (2012)
  • Acting Out (2012)
  • Helping Hands (2013)
  • Treading Water (2014)
  • Left Behind (2016)

Frequently Asked Questions About Laurie Halse Anderson

Who is Laurie Halse Anderson?

Laurie Halse is an American writer well-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.

How old is Laurie Halse Anderson?

Laurie is 59 years old as of 2020, she was born on 23 October 1961, Potsdam, New York, United States.

How tall is Laurie Halse?

Laurie stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches.

What nationality is Laurie Halse?

Laurie is an American national.

How many siblings does Laurie Halse have?

Laurie has a sister who goes by the name Lisa.

Is Laurie Halse Anderson married?

Yes, Laurie is married to her lovely husband Scot Larrabee.

How much is Laurie Halse worth?

Laurie has an approximate net worth of $1 million $5 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Is Laurie Halse dead or alive?

Laurie is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where does Laurie Halse live?

Because of security reasons, Laurie has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

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