Prom - Paperback

by Laurie Halse Anderson (Author)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Wintergirls comes a relatable coming-of-age novel that embraces the joys and struggles of teenage life.

"Both screamingly funny and surprisingly tender."--Kirkus Review, starred review

"[Readers] will love Ashley's clear view of high-school hypocrisies."--Booklist, starred review

One girl. One prom to plan. No money.

Ashley Hannigan doesn't care about the prom, but she's the exception. It's pretty much the only good thing that happens in her high school, and everyone else is excited about it. That is, until the faculty advisor is busted for taking the prom money and Ashley finds herself roped into putting together a gala dance out of absolutely nothing. But with friends and family helping her out, maybe the prom won't totally suck after all

Author Biography

Laurie Halse Anderson has received both the Margaret Edwards Award and the ALAN Award for her contributions to young adult literature. She has also been honored by the National Coalition Against Censorship in recognition of her fight to combat the censoring of literature. She is the author of the groundbreaking National Book Award finalist and Printz Honor Book Speak. She is also author of the critically acclaimed YA books Prom, Twitsted, Catalyst, Wintergirls, and The Impossible Knife of Memory. She has also authored a number of middle grade titles including The Vet Volunteers series, and the historical fiction Seeds of America Trilogy, which includes Forge, ALA Best Book for Young Adults Fever 1793, and the National Book Award finalist and Scott O'Dell Award-winner Chains. She and her husband live in northern New York State.