Lois Lowry
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Summary
Lois Lowry was born on March 20, 1937[1], in Honolulu[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], novelist[5], photographer[6], and children's writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,738 views/month, #6,619 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: young adult author[10]
- Educated at: Pembroke College in Brown University[11], University of Maine[12], University of Southern Maine[13], Brown University[14], Berkeley Carroll School[15]
- Notable work: The Giver[16], Number the Stars[17], Gathering Blue[18]
- Award received: Margaret Edwards Award[19], Regina Medal[20], Vermont Golden Dome Book Award[21], Newbery Medal[22], Christopher Award[23], National Jewish Book Awards[24], Golden Kite Award[25], Premio Bernard Versele[26], Prix Janusz Korczak de Littérature Jeunesse[27], Hal Clement Award[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Commons category: Lois Lowry[30]
- Family name: Lowry[31]
- Given name: Lois[32]
- Official website: http://www.loislowry.com[33]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[34], ProDetLit[35]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[36], Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Name in native language: Lois Lowry[39]
- Start of work period: 1977[40]
Why It Matters
Lois Lowry has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to her include The Giver[43], a literary work[44] and Number the Stars[45], a literary work[46].
FAQs
Where was Lois Lowry born?
Lois Lowry was born in Honolulu[2].
What did Lois Lowry do for work?
Lois Lowry worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], novelist[5], photographer[6], and children's writer[7].
Where did Lois Lowry go to school?
Lois Lowry was educated at Pembroke College in Brown University[11], University of Maine[12], University of Southern Maine[13], and Brown University[14].
What awards did Lois Lowry receive?
Honors received include Margaret Edwards Award[19], Regina Medal[20], Vermont Golden Dome Book Award[21], and Newbery Medal[22].