Books by Laurie Halse Anderson

Charity is heartbroken to miss Thanksgiving dinner because of chicken pox and a snowstorm. But her resourceful Grandma,

Charity's mom is always busy, making it hard for Charity to find the perfect Mother's Day gift. After much thought, she

Fourteen-year-old Mattie Cook dreams of expanding her family's coffeehouse in bustling 1793 Philadelphia. But when a dev

For teens struggling to find their voice after a traumatic event, this powerful story navigates the isolating silence of

In 1793 Philadelphia, Matilda Cook, 16, is separated from her sick mother during a yellow fever epidemic. She must learn

For the young adult who finds their meticulously organized world thrown into chaos, this book explores coping with unexp

For the child grappling with feeling invisible and the complicated consequences of trying to fit in, this story explores

Zoe has grown to love Yum-Yum, a therapy dog who visits children with cancer. When Yum-Yum gets sick, Zoe must say goodb

For readers who love animal stories and complex situations, this book explores the difficult choices made when a trapped

New twins Jules and Josh move to Ambler, where Jules struggles to fit in and accidentally makes an enemy. When her adopt

For teens grappling with grief, guilt, and body image issues, this raw novel explores the devastating impact of anorexia

Hayley and her veteran father move home for a fresh start, but his traumatic memories and PTSD threaten to pull their li