Lois Lowry
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 matters, dystopias, and complex themes in works for young audiences.
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- Born in
- Honolulu
- Educated at
- Brown UniversityUniversity of MaineUniversity of Southern MaineBerkeley Carroll SchoolPembroke College in Brown University
- Awards
- 🏆 Newbery Medal🏆 Regina Medal🏆 Christopher Award🏆 Vermont Golden Dome Book Award🏆 Margaret Edwards Award
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1937
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