Loislowry

The Life of Lois Lowry

By oliviadeanalgoe

  • Lois was born

    Lois Ann Hammersberg was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Katherine Gordon Landis and Robert E. Hammersberg.

  • Marriage

    At age 19, Lois married David Grey Lowry.

  • First child

    Lois gave birth to her first child and daughter, Alix Lowry.

  • Second child

    Lois gives birth to her second child and first son, Grey Lowry.

  • Third child

    Lois gave birth to her third child and second daughter, Kristin Lowry.

  • Loss of sister

    Lois' sister Helen dies of cancer. This experience inspired a lot of the story lines found within Lowry's many novels.

  • Fourth child

    Lois gave birth to her fourth child and second son, Benjamin Lowry.

  • College graduation

    Lois earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Maine.

  • Divorce

    Lois and her husband David of 21 years ended their marriage.

  • First novel

    Lois' first novel "A Summer to Die" is published.

  • Number the Stars

    Lois' popular novel "Number the Stars" was published.

  • Newbery Medal

    Lois received her first Newbery Medal for "Number the Stars".

  • The Giver

    Lois' phenomenal novel "The Giver" was published.

  • Second Newbery Medal

    Lois receives another Newbery Medal, this time for "The Giver".