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Avery asked Laurie Halse Anderson:

How are your dad and Hayley's dad alike besides the fact that they both suffered PTSD from previous wars?

Laurie Halse Anderson My Dad was a scary alcoholic when I was a teenager. He eventually got better, though he had plenty of set-backs. (And he hated admitted he had a problem!) He was also a great man and a father who really loved his kids.
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Your book speak, is constantly on the banned books lists at schools, what (if you could) would you say to those parents that are pushing for speak to be banned?

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Were you happy with the way Speak turned out as a movie? I felt Kristen Stewart portrayed Melinda perfectly. But I would love to know your opinion too. :)

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How do you develop strong characters that can drive a story? Do you have any tips for overcoming obstacles in character development?

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