Laurie Halse Anderson books in order
American children's writer
- Born
- 1961
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 32
Laurie Halse Anderson has published 8 novels, 7 novellas, 16 children's books and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Speak (1999). The latest is Speak. The Graphic Novel (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Laurie Halse Anderson
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Speak
Laurie Halse Anderson's most-read book, rated by 96 Open Library readers.
Newest
Speak. The Graphic Novel
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
Ndito Runs (1996)
Turkey Pox (1996)
Speak (Oct 1999)
Catalyst (Sep 2002)
Chains (Oct 2008)
Wintergirls (2009)
Treading Water (2014)
Speak. The Graphic Novel (2018)
Novellas in order
Fight for Life (2000)
Manatee Blues (2000)
Storm Rescue (2001)
End of the Race (2002)
Time to Fly (2002)
Masks (Vet Volunteers #11) (2009)
Acting Out (2012)
Children's books in order
Homeless (Vet Volunteers #2) (2000)
The Trickster: David (Vet Volunteers #3) (2000)
Fear of Falling (2001)
Say Good-Bye (Wild at Heart) (2001)
Teacher's Pet (Vet Volunteers #7) (2001)
Trapped (2001)
Thank You, Sarah (2002)
Prom (2005)
Twisted (2007)
Independent Dames (2008)
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher (2009)
Forge (Seeds of America #2) (2010)
New Beginnings (2012)
The Impossible Knife of Memory (2014)
Ashes (2016)
Left Behind (2016)
Poetry in order
Shout (2019)
Film and TV adaptations
- Speak (2004)TV · from Speak
About Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson 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 Memorial Award.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Laurie Halse Anderson FAQ
- How many books has Laurie Halse Anderson written?
- Laurie Halse Anderson has published 8 novels, 7 novellas, 16 children's books and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Laurie Halse Anderson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Speak.
- What is Laurie Halse Anderson's latest book?
- Speak. The Graphic Novel (2018).
- What is Laurie Halse Anderson's most famous book?
- Speak (1999) is Laurie Halse Anderson's most widely read book.
- Which Laurie Halse Anderson books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Speak (TV, 2004).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.