Background
Alexandria R. T. LaFaye was born on March 9, 1970, in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States. She is the daughter of Patrick LaFaye, an airline mechanic, and Rita LaFaye, an office manager.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
University of Minnesota
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
University of Memphis
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Hollins University
Scott O’Dell Award
LaFaye with her family
(Katherine Lunden, determined to make a life for herself, ...)
Katherine Lunden, determined to make a life for herself, leaves the woods of Wisconsin for New York City, where the phantom owner of the abandoned suitcase she brought with her becomes a symbol of the woman Katherine wants to be.
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1998
(A story set in Louisiana during the Depression finds youn...)
A story set in Louisiana during the Depression finds young Nissa struggling to come to terms with her free-spirited mother's abandonment, a situation that is complicated by her father's determination to move on and pursue a new relationship.
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(Ever since Nissa Bergen's father Ivar remarried, Nissa ha...)
Ever since Nissa Bergen's father Ivar remarried, Nissa has felt like a stranger in her own home, clinging to her memories of her free-spirited mother, Heirah Rae, who moved to Chicago to escape the conformity of small-town Louisiana. To make matters worse, she's not ready for the physical changes that are happening to her. So when Heirah asks Nissa to stay with her for a while, Nissa decides it's time for a change. But Heirah's life in Chicago painting sets for a theater is overwhelming to Nissa, and she misses her home and father in Harper. Slowly, Nissa realizes that she has to stop living for her mother and start living for herself. Ivar and Lara's visit convinces her that home is in Harper. And after a revelation in the Chicago library, Nissa discovers a way for her to stake her independence and find her place in her family and her life. Told with the lyricism that marked The Year of the Sawdust Man, Nissa's Place is a beautiful continuation of Nissa's story and a remarkable book on its own. Once you meet Nissa Bergen, you'll never forget her. Ever since Nissa Bergen's father Ivar remarried, Nissa has felt like a stranger in her own home, clinging to her memories of her free-spirited mother, Heirah Rae, who moved to Chicago to escape the conformity of small-town Louisiana. To make matters worse, she's not ready for the physical changes that are happening to her. So when Heirah asks Nissa to stay with her for a while, Nissa decides it's time for a change. But Heirah's life in Chicago painting sets for a theater is overwhelming to Nissa, and she misses her home and father in Harper. Slowly, Nissa realizes that she has to stop living for her mother and start living for herself. Ivar and Lara's visit convinces her that home is in Harper. And after a revelation in the Chicago library, Nissa discovers a way for her to stake her independence and find her place in her family and her life. Told with the lyricism that marked The Year of the Sawdust Man, Nissa's Place is a beautiful continuation of Nissa's story and a remarkable book on its own. Once you meet Nissa Bergen, you'll never forget her.
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(Bartholomew Botts loves pets—but his teacher, Mr. Patanoo...)
Bartholomew Botts loves pets—but his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, says No Frogs in School! So what will happen when Bartholomew’s beloved creatures meet up with Mr. Patanoose’s rules? Lots of FUN! Hoppy pets, hairy pets, scaly pets: Bartholomew Botts loves them all. And he doesn’t want to go to school without one. Unfortunately, when Bartholomew brings his brand-new frog to class, his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, declares: "No frogs in school!" How will Bartholomew keep his animal friends close at hand . . . and follow Mr. Patanoose's rules, too? Illustrated with energetic and humorous artwork, this back-to-school story will be a favorite with every animal-loving kid! Bartholomew Botts loves pets—but his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, says No Frogs in School! So what will happen when Bartholomew’s beloved creatures meet up with Mr. Patanoose’s rules? Lots of FUN! Hoppy pets, hairy pets, scaly pets: Bartholomew Botts loves them all. And he doesn’t want to go to school without one. Unfortunately, when Bartholomew brings his brand-new frog to class, his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, declares: "No frogs in school!" How will Bartholomew keep his animal friends close at hand . . . and follow Mr. Patanoose's rules, too? Illustrated with energetic and humorous artwork, this back-to-school story will be a favorite with every animal-loving kid!
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(Before the accident Nathaniel's life seemed pretty good. ...)
Before the accident Nathaniel's life seemed pretty good. His help around the farm made his father proud. But now, with a busted leg, Nathaniel can't do farmwork anymore, so his father adopts another son through the Orphan Train. Feeling replaced and useless, Nathaniel attends school for the first time. Meanwhile, sturdy and strong John is able to do the work that earns Pa's attention. But the truth is, John Worth has his own set of troubles. He is treated more like a servant than a son. Kept awake at night by nightmares of his family's death, he remembers having a pa who took pride in him. But now he has no one, until a community battle and a special book reveal a potential friend -- and a chance for understanding.
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(When Dede sees a notice offering land to black people in ...)
When Dede sees a notice offering land to black people in Kansas, her family decides to give up their life of sharecropping to become homesteading pioneers in the Midwest. Inspired by the true story of Nicodemus, Kansas, a town founded in the late 1870s by Exodusters—former slaves leaving the Jim Crow South in search of a new beginning—this fictional story follows Dede and her parents as they set out to stake and secure a claim, finally allowing them to have a home to call their own.
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(Stella Reid is fighting to save the home she loves. After...)
Stella Reid is fighting to save the home she loves. After her father is killed and her mother succumbs to yellow fever, it's up to Stella to run Oak Grove, her family's plantation. Unlike most Southerners, Stella sees herself as equal to the African Americans she works side-by-side with in the cotton fields. The white Southerners reject her, and the freed men can't trust her after generations of enduring the horrors of slavery. So Stella stands alone as she fights to follow through on her father's dream to leave Oak Grove to her and the slaves. His will is nowhere to be found. Now, the bank has foreclosed on the plantation -- and the day of the auction is rapidly approaching. With no legal claim to the land, Stella is confronted with the possibility of losing Oak Grove, the only home she's ever known. In this inspiring novel, A. LaFaye, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, recounts a young woman's struggle to save her family's land and preserve their memory, illuminating the harsh realities faced by women and freed slaves during the turbulent years after the Civil War.
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Alexandria R. T. LaFaye was born on March 9, 1970, in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States. She is the daughter of Patrick LaFaye, an airline mechanic, and Rita LaFaye, an office manager.
LaFaye attended St. Croix Elementary School. She was also educated at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, receiving her bachelor's degree. LaFaye obtained master's degree in creative writing and multicultural literature from the Mankato State University. In addition, she earned Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis, as well as Master of Arts degree in children’s literature from the Hollins University.
LaFaye served as an instructor in English at the Roanoke College for a year from 1997. She taught at the Plattsburgh State University. She has held the position of a teacher of creative writing at the Greenville College since 2011. LaFaye also teaches Children’s and Young Adult Literature at the Hollins University in the summer graduate program
Currently, Lackey writes historical children’s novels, as well as adult novels, she conducts researches on multicultural children’s literature and the expression of cultural identity in fiction. Lackey publishes her stories in such periodicals as the Missouri Review, the Wisconsin Review and the Cimarron Review. One of her famous novels is Worth. LaFaye's other writings include The Keening, Water Steps, Stella Stands Alone, The Year of the Sawdust Man and Nissa’s Place.
(A story set in Louisiana during the Depression finds youn...)
(Ever since Nissa Bergen's father Ivar remarried, Nissa ha...)
(When Raleia's family moves to a Maine town that has been ...)
(Katherine Lunden, determined to make a life for herself, ...)
1998(When Dede sees a notice offering land to black people in ...)
(Ebon's father, who is in a coma, appears to the family as...)
2001(Kyna likes her friends, her purple hair, and taking photo...)
(Before the accident Nathaniel's life seemed pretty good. ...)
(Young Gabe's is a story of heartache and jubilation. He's...)
(Stella Reid is fighting to save the home she loves. After...)
(Bartholomew Botts loves pets—but his teacher, Mr. Patanoo...)
Lafaye is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
LaFaye enjoys spending her time with family. Her family is at the center of most of her books.
LaFaye is married.