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Title:
| Author Study: Lois Lowry |
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Description:
| These websites are about author Lois Lowry. Included are biographies, interviews with the author, and bibliographies. There is information about her memoir, "Looking Back." View a video clip of Lowry talking about the art of writing and read the text of her Newbery acceptance speech for the book "The Giver." There are links to eTheme Resources on Lowry's books "The Giver" and "Number the Stars." |
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Grade Level:
| 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Lois Lowry Official Website
Lois Lowry's official site includes a biography and summaries of each of her books.
Scholastic: Lois Lowry
Read a brief biography of the author, then click on "Interview Transcript" to read interviews with Lowry. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Teenreads
Scroll down to read interviews in which Lowry answers questions about "The Giver," "Gathering Blue," "The Messenger," and other books. Includes links to reading group guides, reviews, and excerpts for her books. NOTE: This site includes ads.
EPA's Top 100 Authors
Read an autobiographical statement by Lois Lowry. Also includes selected bibliographies with works by and about the author. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Featured Author
Find out what it is like to hang out with Lois Lowry and find out what is important in her life. NOTE: The website includes links to websites with discussion boards.
Lois Lowry
On this website, you can find a short biography of the author, plus a list of biographical books about the author.
Teachers@Random: Looking Back
Read a short description of Lowry's memoir "Looking Back."
"Looking Back" Classroom Activity
Here are some activity suggestions to go along with "Looking Back" by Lois Lowry.
Newbery Acceptance Speech
This nine-page PDF file includes the text of Lowry's acceptance speech for the Newbery Award for "The Giver."
eThemes Resource: Literature: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
These sites are about the book "The Giver," which explores themes of utopia and diversity. Learn more about author Lois Lowry and her thoughts about this Newberry Award-winning book. Includes discussion questions, quizzes, and handouts. There is a link to an eThemes Resource to another Lois Lowry book, "Number the Stars."
eThemes Resource: Literature: "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry
There are summaries, suggested activities, and online quizzes about the book "Number the Stars." Also learn about author Lois Lowry. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on the Holocaust.
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