Debbie Williamson

Debbie Williamson asked Lois Lowry:

Hello Lois, can you tell me if the old man in The Giver has any personal connection to you other than a character in your book?

Lois Lowry He was a man I photographed many years ago, a painter named Carl Nelson.

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A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Lois Lowry:

I haven't read anywhere or have seen in the Imd credits that Lois Lowery has had anything to do with the movie version of The Giver. With the recent young adult books that have been made into movies, the author usually has somewhat of a role in the book's movie making decisions. Was this not the case in this movie adaptation?

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Charity

Charity asked Lois Lowry:

I love your books and I am always amazed at how you manage to weave together plot, characters, and themes. The story is always memorable and told beautifully. What advice would you give to other writers, especially young, unpublished ones, who want to write but are constantly told how hard the industry is, how you can't make money off the arts, etc?

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