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About Lois Lowry
Lois Lowry is a well-known American novelist who has written numerous books mainly for children and young adults. Some of her most popular works are titled "The Giver Quartet", "Rabble Starkey” and "Number the Stars”.
She has won quite a lot of accolades including two Newbery Medals, and the Rhode Island Children's Book Award.
Many of her novels have been questioned or even banned in some libraries and schools. One of such books is “The Giver Quartet”, which has received lots of criticism.
Parents
- Katherine Gordon Landis
- Robert E. Hammersberg
Siblings
- Helen Hammersberg
- Jon Hammersberg
Spouse
Donald Grey Lowry (divorced in 1977)
Children
- Kristin Lowry
- Alix Lowry
- Benjamin Lowry
- Grey Lowry
Alma mater
- University of Southern Maine
- Brown University
- American School in Japan
- Curtis High School
- Berkeley Carroll School
- Packer Collegiate Institute
Trivia
She wrote a trilogy about a future world in which individuals are colorblind and emotions are taken away.
American biographer, Joel Chaston has described her as one of the most prominent American authors of the 20th century.
Her works include a wide range of genres including current fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and autobiography.
Lois Lowry Rank
F.A.Q. about Lois Lowry
When is her birthday?
Lois Lowry's birthday is on March 20, 1937.
In how many days is her birthday?
Lois' birthday is in 337 days
How old is she?
She is 87 years old.
Where is Lois from?
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S..