Emily asked Lois Lowry:

Do you believe that the increase of social media, videos games and other time consuming media (excluding books) emulates the emotion controlling drugs in The Giver?

Lois Lowry Yes, to a certain degree, technology numbs us and stifles creativity and genuine emotion

I adore "The Willoughbys". Where did the idea(s) for this book and characters come from?

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