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Lois Lowry

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American writer

United StatesWritersBorn 1937 · age 89
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Lois Ann Lowry is an American writer. She is the author of many books for children and young adults, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, the Anastasia series, and Rabble Starkey. She is known for writing about difficult subject matter, dystopias, and complex themes in works for young audiences.

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Lois Lowry at an event for the film adaption of The Giver in 2014Lois Lowry at an event for the film adaption of The Giver in 2014

In their own words 1

Lois Lowry
said · 1989
Own words

King Christian X, king of Denmark, used to ride through the streets of Denmark on his horse and wave to the people of Denmark.

Number the Stars (1989)

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Awards 9

2012Premio Bernard Versele
2007Margaret Edwards Award
1994Regina Medal
1994Newbery Medal
1991Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
1990Newbery Medal
1990National Jewish Book Awards
Christopher Award
Golden Kite Award

Connected to Lois 6

Neil GaimanAlso won Newbery MedalSargent ShriverAlso won Christopher AwardBari WeissAlso won National Jewish Book AwardsJudy BlumeAlso won Regina MedalMichael MorpurgoAlso won Premio Bernard VerseleEric CarleAlso won Regina Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89
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27 languages

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