I think teens are drawn to these speculative books that portray what might happen and what could happen. Lois Lowry bookdrawhappen Change image and share on social
I've always been interested in medicine and was pleased when my brother became a doctor. But after thinking seriously about that field, I realized that what intrigued me was not the science, not the chemistry or biology of medicine, but the narrative - the story of each patient, each illness. Lois Lowry biologybrotherchemistry share on social
I think 'The Giver' is such a moral book, so filled with important truths, that I couldn't believe anyone would want to suppress it, to keep it from kids. Lois Lowry bookfillgiver Change image and share on social
'Gathering Blue' was a separate book. I wanted to explore what a society might become after a catastrophic world event. Only at the end did I realize I could make it connect to 'The Giver.' Lois Lowry bluebookcatastrophic Change image and share on social
Often in the past, there have been authors that were deeply disappointed in their adaptation, but that's because they haven't accepted the fact that a movie is a different thing, and it can't possibly be the same as the book. Lois Lowry acceptadaptationauthor share on social
You rehear your life by reading about what happens to other people. Lois Lowry lifepeopleread Change image and share on social
I'm not terribly conversant with children's literature in general. I tend to read books for adults, being an adult. Lois Lowry adultbookchild Change image and share on social
The fact that I lost my son permeates my being. Lois Lowry factlosepermeate Change image and share on social
I don't for one second think about the possibility of censorship when I am writing a new book. I know I am a person who cares about kids and who cares about truth and I am guided by my own instincts, and trust them. Lois Lowry bookcarecensorship share on social
Early on I came to realize something, and it came from the mail I received from kids. That is, kids at that pivotal age, 12, 13 or 14, they're still deeply affected by what they read, some are changed by what they read, books can change the way they feel about the world in general. I don't think that's true of adults as much. Lois Lowry adultaffectage share on social