On Lowry:
Lowry Novel Frequent Censorship Target
ALA Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom, no. 5, Spring 2001.
A brief review of the types of censorship challenges brought against The Giver as well as the opinions of those who have fought the challenges.
Telling Their Own Stories; Lois Lowry: Snapshots from her Life
Lodge, Sally. Publishers Weekly, vol. 245 no. 36, September 1998.
Describes Lowry's memoir, her reasons for writing it, and how the book demonstrates the connections between Lowry's fiction and her own memories of childhood.
Journeys of Discovery in Lowry's Novels
Zaidman, Laura M. Bookbird, vol. 35 no. 2, Summer 1997.
Discusses the importance of inner growth and discovery in Lowry's novels.
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Lorraine, Walter. The Horn Book Magazine, vol. 70 no. 4, July-August 1994.
In this appreciation Lorraine, Lowry's long-time editor, writes about the qualities of Lowry's personality that make her an outstanding author and friend.
The Sand in the Oyster
Campbell, Patty. The Horn Book Magazine, vol. 69 no. 6, November-December 1993.
Review of The Giver that includes discussion of Lowry's evolution and growth as a writer.
Number the Stars: Lois Lowry's Journey to the Newbery Award
Lowry, Lois. The Reading Teacher, vol. 44 no. 2, October 1990.
In this article Lowry describes how she got the idea for her Newbery Award-winning book. Loosely based on the life story of an old friend, Lowry researched the facts of the story and even traveled to Denmark to get a true feeling for what the place was like.
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Haley-James, Shirley. The Horn Book Magazine, vol. 66 no. 4, July-August 1990.
In this appreciation Haley-James writes about the aspects of Lowry's writing and character that make her books so popular and Lowry herself so beloved by her fans.
Anastasia Agonistes: The Tragicomedy of Lois Lowry
Kimmel, Eric A. The Horn Book Magazine, vol. 63, March-April 1987.
An analysis of the tragic and comedic elements in Lowry's writing, with special emphasis on the Anastasia books.
On Writing:
In this short column Lowry describes the importance of allowing the reader to create his/her own visual images of a scene or character by describing only key elements and leaving the rest up to the imagination.
Calling it Quits
Lowry, Lois. The Writer, vol. 102 no. 4, April 1989.
In another article written for writers, Lowry discusses the importance of knowing when to end a story. Included are the last passages from several of her books, with additional material written for the end of Rabble Starkey that was cut in the editing process.
Remembering How it Was
Lowry, Lois. The Writer, vol. 100, July 1987.
In this article written for writers Lowry describes the importance of the emotions of memories in writing for children. Lowry describes her own ability to remember her childhood and discusses ways to apply one's memories of emotions to what one is writing. Here, as in her fiction, she writes with good sense and humor.
Interviews:
An Interview with Lois Lowry, 1994 Newbery Medal winner.
This interview, conducted by RT associate editors Hendershot and Peck, covers a variety of topics, including Lowry's inspiration for The Giver, the cover art from that book, and Lowry's process as a writer.
PW Interviews: Lois Lowry
Smith, Amanda. Publishers Weekly, vol. 229, February 21, 1986.
Covers basic biographical information, how Lowry got started writing children's books and the elements of her life that influence her writing.