Describes the life and accomplishments of the author of "Number the Stars," "The Giver," and the Anastasia Krupnik stories.

Lois Lowry

Satisfying part of the Common Core English Language Arts Standard in writing, this book looks into the life of one of the most revered children’s authors today: Lois Lowry. This book brings readers into her captivating world. They learn about the Newbery Medal–winner’s upbringing and how she writes. They also see how she comes up with her plots that so often address human connections and relationships, which are so important not only to her writing but to her life. This thoughtful biography may inspire readers and writers to become authors themselves.

Lois Lowry's first book, A Summer to Die, was published in 1977, when Lowry was a newly divorced, 40-year-old single mother.

Lois Lowry is a celebrated childrens book author and winner of several prestigious awards including two Newbery Medals. For middle school readers, this illuminating and fascinating book offers information on Lowrys life and career. It unveils her early influences, which includes the tragic inspiration for her first book, and why she enjoys being a writer. Motivate your readers with this thoughtful biography about an artist who used her work to get through a difficult situation.