Whether she’s writing comedy, adventure, or poignant, powerful drama–from Attaboy, Sam! and Anastasia Krupnik to Number the Stars and The Giver–Lois Lowry’s appeal is as broad as her subject matter and as deep as her desire to affect an eager generation of readers. An author who is “fast becoming the Beverly Cleary for the upper middle grades” (The Horn Book Magazine), Lois Lowry has written more than 20 books for young adults and is a two-time Newbery Medal winner.Lowry was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended junior high school in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was a dentist for the U.S. Army and his job entailed a lot of traveling. She still likes to travel.At the age of 17, Lowry attended Brown University and majored in writing. She left school at 19, got married, and had four children before her 25th birthday. After some time, she returned to college and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maine.Lowry didn’t start writing professionally until she was in her mid-30s. Now she spends time writing every single day. Before she begins a book, she usually knows the beginning and end of her story. When she’s not writing, Lowry enjoys gardening during the spring and summer and knitting during the winter. One of her other hobbies is photography, and her own photos grace the covers of Number the Stars, The Giver, and Gathering Blue. Lois Lowry has four children and two grandchildren. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
A young girl fights to save her elderly friend from losing her memories and freedom.
A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world.
A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world, challenging everything he knows.
A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.
A ten-year-old navigates love, family bonds, and an unexpected sibling.
In a harsh society, an orphaned girl must uncover hidden truths to survive and change her world forever.
Village closes its doors; Matty must brave a hostile Forest to deliver a crucial message.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A young girl fights to save her elderly friend from losing her memories and freedom.
Two outcasts defy tradition in a perilous Iron Age world. Can they survive the dangers of their time?
Frozen grandparents return, threatening a candy fortune and a lonely boy's new friendships.
Witness the echoes of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima through poignant verse and haunting illustrations.
A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world, challenging everything he knows.
A new student captivates her class with wild, true tales.
A mysterious box and a jingling bracelet spark curiosity in a second-grade science class.
A mother defies a colorless world to find her stolen son, risking everything for love.
Can Gooney Bird Greene lift her classmates' spirits with a snowy adventure through history and geography during a stay-at-home vacation?
Orphaned by the flu, Lydia faces a new life in a strict Shaker community.
Church mice face dangers, seeking a blessing for safety. Can bravery save them?
A princess escapes her royal duties by disguising as a peasant.
A girl and her father reconnect in post-WWII America.
A class faces a poetic challenge and unexpected news. Can creativity save the day?
Four siblings try to get rid of their parents and navigate their lives with a new nanny.
A class creates fables, but Nicholas is unhappy. Can Gooney Bird help?
A tiny dreamgiver battles dark creatures to protect a troubled boy from nightmares.
A second grader must find a secret Room Mother to secure the lead in a Thanksgiving play.
Village closes its doors; Matty must brave a hostile Forest to deliver a crucial message.
A new student, Gooney Bird Greene, joins Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class and captivates her classmates with her unusual clothes, hairstyles, and stories.
In a harsh society, an orphaned girl must uncover hidden truths to survive and change her world forever.
Sam dreams of being more than a zookeeper. Can he become the Chief of Wonderfulness?
A poetic dog seeks his lost sister while an old foe lurks nearby.
A boy plans to run away to Alaska with plastic fangs. Will he go?
A mail mix-up leaves Anastasia in a moral dilemma. Confess or conceal?
A boy uncovers dark secrets in his perfect world.
In a perfect world, a boy uncovers dark secrets and faces a life-changing choice.
Sam's secret lab holds the key to a unique birthday gift. Can he bottle the perfect scent for his mom?
Anastasia's fibs in a personal ad lead to an unexpected meeting.
A boy's love leads to a web of lies spiraling out of control.
A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.
A young boy navigates life's mysteries with humor and unexpected insight.
Anastasia seeks poise at charm school but discovers unexpected self-assurance.
A girl seeks belonging amidst family upheaval and newfound bonds.
Anastasia faces gym class humiliation and navigates life's tricky questions.
Anastasia's plan to manage the household unravels with chaos and unexpected challenges.
Siblings face unexpected challenges and find strength in unity.
A science project spirals out of control with unexpected help.
A summer job turns chaotic when a girl becomes a maid instead of a companion.
A city girl faces suburban life and unexpected surprises after a family move.
A young girl faces wartime upheaval and personal loss.
A ten-year-old navigates love, family bonds, and an unexpected sibling.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Lois Lowry's books.
