In the book Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda Sordino is forced into the worst year of her life. Her best friend, Rachel Bruin, has turned against her with all other of Melinda's fellow ...

Laurie Halse Anderson: I had a really rough high school ... LHA: My first novel was published 25 years ago next month, and it's called “Speak.” It's written for high school students.

Laurie Halse Anderson returns to the Revolutionary War era with a timely new novel for young readers. Cover illustration for “Rebellion 1776.”Credit...Chantal Horeis Supported by By Avi Avi ...