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“I was a sidelines child: never class president, never team captain, never the one with the most valentines in my box.”

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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. more

“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 believe without a single shadow of a doubt that it is necessary for young people to learn to make choices. Learning to make right choices is the only way they will survive in an increasingly frightening world.”

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“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.”

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Author:Lois Lowry

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