Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry, born Lois Ann Hammersberg on March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an acclaimed American author of children's and young adult literature, known for works like Number the Stars (1989) and The Giver (1993), both Newbery Medal winners. She published her first novel, A Summer to Die, in 1977, and has written extensively on themes including historical fiction, humor, and dystopian societies. Her career spans over 50 books, drawing from personal experiences such as family moves and loss.