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Biography
Lois Ann Lowry is an American writer. She is the author of many books for children and young adults, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, the Anastasia series, and Rabble Starkey. She is known for writing about difficult subject matters, dystopias, and complex themes in works for young audiences.
Awards & recognition
- Premio Bernard Versele · 2012
- Margaret Edwards Award · 2007
- Newbery Medal · 1994
- Regina Medal · 1994
- Vermont Golden Dome Book Award · 1991
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- National Jewish Book Awards · 1990
- Newbery Medal · 1990
- Christopher Award
- Golden Kite Award
- Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2013 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 1994 · nominated
