Lois Lowry Biography and Wiki
Lois Lowry is an American writer and author well known for authoring several books for children and young adults, including Number the Stars and The Giver Quartet. She also recognized for writing about difficult subject matters and complex themes in works for young audiences. In 1990, she won two Newbery Medals: for Number the Stars and The Giver in 1994. Her book Gooney Bird Greene won the 2002 Rhode Island Children’s Book Award.
Lois Lowry Age and Birthday
Lowry was born Lois Ann Hammersberg on March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on 20th March of every year. She is 83 years old as of 2020.
Lois Lowry Height and Weight
Lowry is a woman of average stature, she appears to quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 5’4″ (1.63 m). She also weighs 140 lbs (62 kg).
Loisy Lowry Education
Lowry went through junior high school at a school for the children of military families, The American School in Japan, and then returned to the United States to Curtis High School on Staten Island. She then joined Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, New York where she graduated in 1954. She also studied at Brown University. She attended the University of Southern Maine in Portland where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English literature in 1972.
Lois Lowry Family and Siblings
Lois is the daughter of the late Katherine Gordon Landis and her husband Robert E. Hammersberg. Her father Robert was an Army dentist which forced the family to move all the United States and many parts of the world. Lowry is the second child in their family. She had an older sister, Helen who died of cancer in 1962, she has a younger brother Jon who she still shares a close relationship with.
Lois Lowry Husband and Children
Lowry was married to her husband Donald Grey Lowry, a United States Navy officer in 1956. The couple had four children together, two daughters, Alix and Kristin, two sons, Grey and Benjamin. Her son Grey was killed in the crash of his fighter plane in 1995.
Lois Lowry Net Worth
Lois has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review. We will update when details about her net worth are revealed.
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Lois Lowry Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Lois Ann Hammersberg
- Popular As: Lois Lowry
- Gender: Female
- Occupation/Profession: Author and Writer
- Nationality: American
- Race/Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Lois Lowry Birthday
- Age/How Old?: 83 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: March 20, 1937
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Birthday: 20th March
Lois Lowry Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height/How Tall?: 5’4″ (1.63 m)
- Weight: 140 lbs (62 kg)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Lois Lowry Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Robert E. Hammersberg
- Mother: Katherine Gordon Landis
- Siblings (Brothers): Patrick
- Marital Status: Single
- Husband/Spouse: Donald Grey Lowry (Divorced in 1978)
- Children: Son (Benjamin) Daughters (Alix and Kristin)
Lois Lowry Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Lois Lowry House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: r Car Brand to be Updated
Lois Lowry Writing
Lowry started her profession as an independent writer. During the 1970s, she presented a short story to Redbook magazine, which was proposed for grown-up crowds yet composed from a youngster’s perspective. A manager at Houghton Mifflin then recommended to Lowry that she compose a kids’ book. Lowry concurred and composed A Summer to Die which Houghton Mifflin distributed in 1977 when she was 40 years of age. The book has subjects of terminal ailment, in light of Lowry’s own encounters with her sister Helen. Lowry kept on expounding on troublesome points in her next distribution, Autumn Street (1979), which investigates topics of adapting to bigotry, sadness, and dread at a youthful age. The tale is told from the viewpoint of a little youngster who is sent to live with her granddad during World War II, in light of Lowry’s own encounters during the war. that year she distributed Autumn Street, Lowry likewise distributed her novel Anastasia Krupnik, the principal portion in the Anastasia series. The arrangement proceeded until 1995.
Lowry’s work Number the Stars was distributed in 1989 and got different honors, including the 1990 Newbery medal. Lowry got the Newbery decoration again in 1994, for The Giver (1993). After composing The Giver, she distributed two partner books that occur in a similar universe: Gathering Blue (2000) and Messenger (2004). In 2012, she distributed Son, which tied each of the three of the past books together. As a set, they are viewed as The Giver Quartet.
Lois Lowry On The Giver Quartet
The Giver Quartet is a series of four books about a dystopian world by Lois Lowry. The quartet consists of The Giver (1993), Gathering Blue (2000), Messenger (2004), and Son (2012). The first book won the 1994 Newbery Medal and has sold more than 10 million copies. The story takes place in the world of the Giver. Each book has a different protagonist but is set in the same futuristic era.
Lois Lowry Books
Children’s book series
The Giver Quartet
- The Giver (1993)
- Gathering Blue (2000)
- Messenger (2004)
- Son (2012)
Anastasia
- Anastasia Krupnik (1979)
- Anastasia Again! (1981)
- Anastasia at Your Service (1982)
- Anastasia, Ask Your Analyst (1984)
- Anastasia on Her Own (1985)
- Anastasia Has the Answers (1986)
- Anastasia’s Chosen Career (1987)
- Anastasia at This Address (1991)
- Anastasia Absolutely (1995)
Sam Krupnik
- All about Sam (1988)
- Attaboy Sam! (1992)
- See You Around, Sam! (1996)
- Zooman Sam (1999)
Tate Family
- The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline (1983)
- Switcharound (1985)
- Your Move, J.P.! (1990
Frequent Asked Questions About Lois Lowry
Who is Lois Lowry?
Lois Lowry is an American writer and author well known for authoring several books for children and young adults, including Number the Stars and The Giver Quartet.
How old is Lois Lowry?
Lowry is 83 years old as of 2020. She was born on March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America.
How tall is Lois Lowry?
Lois is a woman of average stature, she appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 5’4″ (1.63 m).
Who is Lois Lowry’s husband?
Lowry was married to her husband Donald Grey Lowry, a United States Navy officer. The couple together had four children, two daughters, and two sons, unfortunately, one of their son Grey die while on duty in 1995.
Is Lois Lowry still alive?
Lois is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
How much is Lois Lowry’s worth?
Lois has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review. We will update when details about her net worth are revealed.
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