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 ...

For nearly 30 years, Laurie Halse Anderson has been writing highly acclaimed books for young people of all ages: picture books, middle grade historical fiction and YA contemporary novels.

In this edition of Notes From an Average Girl, senior staff writer Madeline Milchman writes about book banning.

Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson writes for children and teenagers because she cares about them, their future and their safety. The critically-acclaimed children's and young-adult author ...