Erin Smith (erindotsmith)
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Lois Lowry:
Your books have become must-reads for children (and adults!). I'm curious to find out what books shaped your childhood and if you feel as though they have any lingering effect on what you write now. Thank you for taking the time to answer your fans' questions!
Lois Lowry
THE YEARLING by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
and A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN by Betty Smith
were pivotal in my childhood reading. Ironically, they were both published as adult books.
and A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN by Betty Smith
were pivotal in my childhood reading. Ironically, they were both published as adult books.
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Samantha
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Lois Lowry:
Dear Lois, My name is Samantha Chandler. I was wondering why you decided to write such controversial stories. I love the Giver Series, Silent Boy, and Number the Stars. I love your other books as well, but I am fascinated that you have written controversial topics for early and middle school students! I think that it is very important to allow students to think about tough topics. So thank you.
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