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Samantha
Samantha asked Lois Lowry:

How much of your own youth has gone into the books you have written? Are there specific events or more global observation of the times at hand that resulted in the creation of Jonas and his community in The Giver?

Lois Lowry Probably the first Gulf War, 1991, in which my son participated, went into the creation of THE GIVER
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Abbie
Abbie asked Lois Lowry:

Lois, 'The Giver' is a powerful book and left me thinking for a while, even as an adult. As this book is a children's book, how might you suggest it is used in the classroom for younger children (ages 7-11). I am a teacher and would love to bring this book into my classroom.

Jennifer Spires
Jennifer Spires asked Lois Lowry:

The education system in The Giver is very organized, systematic, and career oriented. Why did you choose to write it this way, and what are your own opinions about education?

Angela
Angela asked Lois Lowry:

Where is your favorite place to relax and read or write?

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