"I've always been fascinated by memory and dreams because they are both completely our own. No one else has the same memories. No one has the same dreams."
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Lois Lowry, born on March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an acclaimed American author renowned for her poignant children's literature that often tackles profound themes of loss, memory, and identity. With a career spanning over four decades, she has penned over 30 books, earning prestigious accolades including two Newbery Medals for "Number the Stars" and "The Giver." Lowry's works resonate with readers of all ages, inviting them to explore the complexities of human experience through her lyrical storytelling and rich character development. Her legacy endures as an influential voice in children's literature.
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"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"I often compare myself as a kid to my own grandchildren, who are around 11 and 14 now. That's the age kids usually read my book. And I remember myself; we'd gone through a world war. My father was an army officer so I was aware of what was going on. But I wasn't bombarded with images of catastrophe like many kids are today."
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"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."
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