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Laurie Halse Anderson• Born October 23,
1961 in Potsdam, New York
• Laurie Beth Halse• Wanted to be a
Doctor• Exchange Student to
Denmark for Senior Year
• Onondaga Community College for 2 Years
Laurie Halse Anderson
• Graduated from Georgetown University in 1984 with a B.S.L.L. in Languages and Linguistics
• Married Greg Anderson• Had 2 Daughters – Meredith and
Stephanie• Worked as Freelance Reporter• Wrote as a Hobby• 1996 First Book, Ndito Runs, Published• Later 1996 Turkey Pox Published
Laurie Halse Anderson
• 1998 No Time For Mother’s Day Published
• 1999 Speak Published• Speak Won Numerous
Awards-National Book Award Finalist-Printz Honor book-Booklist “Top10 First Novels of 1999”
• 2000 Fever 1793 Published
• 2001 The Big Cheese on Third Street Published
• 2002 Catalyst and Thank You, Sarah! Published
• 2005 Prom Published• New husband, Scot
Larrabee• 2007 Twisted
Published
Catalyst
• Set in the Same High School as Speak
• Features a Few Cameo Appearances from Speak’s characters
Rape
• “Rape is forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. Rape, sometimes also called sexual assault, can happen to both men and women of any age."
• Teens Help
Depression• constant feelings of
sadness, irritability, or tension
• decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
• loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
• a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
• a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
• restlessness or feeling slowed down
• decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
• feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
• thoughts of suicide or death
Characters
• Melinda Sordino• Andy Evans• Rachel Bruin • Mr. Neck • Heather • Ivy
• Mr. Freeman • Mrs. Sordino • Mr. Sordino • Nicole • David Petrakis
Conflict
• Internal • Dealing with
Rape• Dealing with
Depression
• External• Harassment by
Andy Evans• Isolation from
Entire Student Body
• Dealing with Parents
Themes• Rape
• Peer Pressure
• Sexual Harrassment
• Depression
• High School Cliques
• Social Alienation
• Bullying
• Dysfunctional Family
Dynamic or Static?
• Melinda Sordino• Andy Evans• Melinda Sordino • Rachel Bruin • Mr. Neck • Heather • Ivy
• Mr. Freeman • Mrs. Sordino • Mr. Sordino • Nicole • David Petrakis • Andy Evans