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Lois Lowry is an American author renowned for her works in children's and young adult literature. Her books often explore social and political issues, with her most famous work being 'The Giver', which has been praised for its profound themes and rich imagination.

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“I'm not terribly conversant with children's literature in general. I tend to read books for adults, being an adult.”

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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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“I don't read young adult or children's books, now that my grandchildren are beyond the age of my reading to them. I read reviews, and so I'm aware of what's out there. But I tend not to read the books.”

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“People in the know say The Giver was the first young adult dystopian novel.”

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“His mind reeled. Now, empowered to ask questions of utmost rudeness-and promised answers-he could, conceivably (though it was almost unimaginable), ask someone, some adult, his father perhaps: "Do you lie?" But he would have no way of knowing if the answer he received was true.”

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Book:The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition

Source: The Giver Movie Tie-In Edition

“What's important is the preparation for adult life, and the training you'll receive in your Assignment.”

Important Training Adults Preparation What's Important Assignments

Book:The Giver

Source: The Giver

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Born: March 20, 1937
Known for: Writer
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