Angel

Angel asked Lois Lowry:

What do you think is better the movie of the giver or the book you wrot yourself?

Lois Lowry A book and a movie are not the same. It makes no sense to compare them. You wouldn't compare apple to orange, or sky to sea

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Riva Bruenn

Riva Bruenn asked Lois Lowry:

Lois, what were your thoughts on the genders of the giver and the receivers in writing The Giver?

Nicholas Evelson

Nicholas Evelson asked Lois Lowry:

I was wondering if you had any advice on crafting the powerful moments, primarily the "oh @!$&" moments that make the novel memorable and great. How do you edit those moments to make them as powerful as they can be? Are there any any editing tips you can give aspiring authors such as things to trim or concentrate on when putting the final touches on the big reveals or plot twists in a book?

Samantha

Samantha asked Lois Lowry:

How much of your own youth has gone into the books you have written? Are there specific events or more global observation of the times at hand that resulted in the creation of Jonas and his community in The Giver?

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