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Kolya
Kolya asked Lois Lowry:

Why do they need a Giver to bear the painful, joyful, and colorful memories? Can't they just eliminate the Giver and create a perfect society once and for all?

Lois Lowry Because without memories...without pain...we have nothing. No art, no music, no literature, no love
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Taliah
Taliah asked Lois Lowry:

What motivated you to write The Gossamer or what was the purpose?

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Eve asked Lois Lowry:

When I was a kid, Anastasia Krupnik was probably one of my biggest influences in terms of figuring out the kind of person I wanted to be, or how I could relate to the world. Where do you imagine Anastasia is today?

Katie
Katie asked Lois Lowry:

"Gathering Blue" is my absolute favorite of your novels. How do you think Kira's journey differs from that of your other characters?

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