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Brad
Brad asked Lois Lowry:

How much creative control did you have in the production of the movie adaptation of The Giver?

Lois Lowry No control at all. But plenty of opportunities to advise.
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Gee
Gee asked Lois Lowry:

Dear Lois, I have a two part question: 1) Were you a ever member of the Junior League of Portland? I work at the Association of Junior Leagues and we are curious to know! 2) What inspired you to write The Giver? Your novel was an introduction to dystopian fiction and 15 years later I still love this genre and have fond memories of The Giver. Thank you!

Amphitrite
Amphitrite asked Lois Lowry:

What was your favorite book of the series? because mines had to be Son =D

J
J asked Lois Lowry:

I'm someone who loves children's books with a passion. I appreciate how that write with simple elegance and don't patronize in your tone. But, though I personally don't read much adult lit, I was curious: do you feel that your "natural" style is better suited to children's literature? Have you ever wanted to (do you still want to) venture into adult literature?

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