Thalia Kids' Book Club: A Conversation with Laurie Halse Anderson

(Past) Sun, Mar 20 at 4 pm Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space $15; Members $12 family literature Thalia Kids’ Book Club

The two-time National Book Award finalist (Speak and Chains) talks with Maureen Johnson (13 Little Blue Envelopes) about the compelling novels that have earned her numerous awards and fans of all ages.  Her latest release, Forge (the sequel to Chains) is a gripping story filled with plot twists and unforgettable characters.  Ages 10 - 15.   

Note: special time

Laurie Halse Anderson is the New York Times-bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous national and state awards, as well as international recognition. Two of her books, Speak and Chains, were National Book Award finalists. Laurie was honored with the 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award given by YALSA division of the American Library Association for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature...". Mother of four and wife of one, Laurie lives in Northern New York, where she likes to watch the snow fall as she writes.