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Laurie Halse Anderson

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7 series · 43 books · Born 1961-10-23

Literary FictionNon-FictionYoung Adult

Laurie Halse Anderson is an American author whose career spans multiple genres including young adult literature, children's books, and graphic novels. Her most recognized work is the Seeds of America trilogy, which blends historical fiction with coming-of-age narratives. With over 40 books published since 1996, Anderson has established herself as a versatile storyteller who addresses complex social issues while maintaining literary depth across picture books, novels, and illustrated formats.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2020)

Start with Dirty Laundry: Stories About Family Secrets and read in order.

Start this series with Dirty Laundry: Stories About Family Secrets

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Dirty Laundry: Stories About Family Secrets
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Love and Sex
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Wonder Women of History
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Children's Series

Complete

7 books (1996–2009)

Start with Ndito Runs, the first of 7 books in the Children's series.

Start this series with Ndito Runs

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2
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3
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No Time for Mother's Day
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Ticket to Saudi Arabia
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Big Cheese of Third Street
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2020)

Start with Speak: The Graphic Novel and read in order.

Start this series with Speak: The Graphic Novel

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Speak: The Graphic Novel
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Wonder Woman
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2000–2019)

Start with The Shy Child: Helping Children Triumph Over Shyness and read in order.

Start this series with The Shy Child: Helping Children Triumph Over Shyness

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The Shy Child: Helping Children Triumph Over Shyness
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Independent Dames: The Women and Girls of the American Revolution
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Seeds Of America Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2016)

Start with Chains and read in order.

Start this series with Chains

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1
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2
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3
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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (1999–2025)

Start with Speak, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Speak

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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
7
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The Impossible Knife of Memory
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Rebellion 1776
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vet Volunteers Series

Complete

17 books (2000–2016)

Start with Fight for Life, the first of 17 books in the Vet Volunteers series.

Start this series with Fight for Life

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1
Fight for Life
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Manatee Blues
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Trickster
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Fear of Falling
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Say Good-Bye
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Storm Rescue
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Teacher's Pet
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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10
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End of the Race
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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12
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13
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14
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New Beginnings
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Helping Hands
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Treading Water
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Laurie Halse Anderson written?
Laurie Halse Anderson has written 43 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Laurie Halse Anderson series?
Here are the first books in Laurie Halse Anderson's series: Anthologies: Dirty Laundry: Stories About Family Secrets; Children's: Ndito Runs; Graphic Novels: Speak: The Graphic Novel; Non-Fiction: The Shy Child: Helping Children Triumph Over Shyness; Seeds Of America Trilogy: Chains.
What order should I read Laurie Halse Anderson's books?
We recommend reading Laurie Halse Anderson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Laurie Halse Anderson still writing new books?
Yes, Laurie Halse Anderson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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