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Born
Laurie was born in the town of Potsdam, NY. She was born to Frank and Joyce Anderson. -
Introduced to Writing
Laure's second grade teacher show her how great writing during a Haiku lesson. She never thought she would become the writer she is today. She thought she would grow up and become a doctor. -
Graduated from Collage
Laurie graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S.L.L. in Languages and Linguistics. -
First Book Published
One day before her birthday she revived one of the best presents ever. Her first book was published and Nidito Runs was born. -
Seeds of America
She started this trilogy in 2008 with the publication of Chains. Read and follow 13 year old Isabel as she fights for her freedom -
Margret A. Edwards Award
She received the award from the American Library Association. She got it because of contribution to young adult ligature. -
Ashes
Her latest book Ashes ends her Seeds of America series. -
Anne V. Zarrow Award
Her 1999 book Speak was the recipient of the 2017 Anne V. Zarrow Award.