Colton

Colton asked Lois Lowry:

Dear L. Lowry, I absolutely adore all of your books that I've read. I've noticed that you've written books from all time periods, with the early-mid 1900's with "Number the Stars" and "The Silent Boy," and the implied future of "The Giver." I was wondering why do you jump around with time settings, and what era is your favorite to write or imagine? Sincerely, Colton H

Lois Lowry Their all fun, and each draws upon the imagination in a different way. Books set in historical periods, of course, require research. The one I researched most deeply and carefully is called LIKE THE WILLOW TREE and is set in Maine in 1918. it is part of the "Dear America" series published by Scholastic.

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Electric Bubbles

Electric Bubbles asked Lois Lowry:

I recently graduated high-school and am an aspiring writer-to-be. Now I am making the important decision of college. I have wise people telling me that writing, writing, and more writing would be more profitable than college. Would you recommend I take writing courses, get a degree, or just dedicate my time to writing?

Noelle

Noelle asked Lois Lowry:

Do you feel that your books paved the way for adolescent dystopian novels like The Hunger Games and Divergent? Are there any books or authors who influenced you to write The Giver that you feel paved the way for you?

Pami L.

Pami L. asked Lois Lowry:

Are you ever going to come out with a book for 6 month old. I sure hope your next book is one. And I hope you will do one for three years old and 10 years old we need more books for this age Group.

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