Lois Lowry

Newbery Award-winning Author of “The Giver” and “Number the Stars”

Lois is an author who loves her craft both for the pure joy of writing and nuances of words and for the miraculous ability of stories to connect people and foster empathy.

• Read Lois’ life story in her own words on her website.
• Read her dystopian novel, “The Giver,” which is a potent reminder of the importance of freedom, connection, and compassion and is also on the American Library Association’s most frequently challenged and banned books list. 
• Enjoy Lois’ lighthearted children’s series: “The Adventures of Anastasia Krupnik.”