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WORDS TO WRITE BY | Lois Lowry on The Giver, Writing Secrets & a Life in Stories


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LOIS LOWRY, author of THE GIVER and NUMBER THE STARS, reveals how childhood memories, family loss, and intuition shaped her books and why she’s still writing at 88. In this exclusive interview on THE STORYTELLER’S SHELF PODCAST, the two-time Newbery Medalist shares her journey from aspiring writer to internationally acclaimed author.Lois talks about:

📚 Her non-traditional path into traditional publishing

💡 The family stories that inspired THE GIVER

🎥 Behind-the-scenes of her books on the big screen

🖋 How she writes without outlines and relies on intuition

🌍 The lasting themes of resilience, memory, and human connection.

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a writer, find inspiration as an author, or hear untold stories from one of the greatest voices in children’s literature, this conversation is for you.

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