Lois Lowry: A Gifted Writer's Journey

Early Life and Adventures Lois Lowry, a well-known American writer, was born on March 20, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her dad, Robert E. Hammersberg, worked as a dentist in the army, and her mom, Katherine Gordon Landis, took care of their home. Lois grew up with her seven siblings, and their family moved a lot due to her dad's job. They lived in places like New York and Pennsylvania. These moves might have disrupted their life, but they filled Lois's creative mind with exciting ideas for her stories. Learning and Growing Up Lois's education journey began in Japan, where her family lived during World War II. She went to an American School there. When they returned to the United States, Lois attended schools like Curtis High School and Collegiate Institute. After finishing school, she wanted to go to college, but her marriage happened before that. Although she didn't get to study as much as she wanted, her love for reading and writing stayed strong. She joined the Universit…