Best Known For:The book The Giver
Breakthrough:Published Number the Stars, which won the Newbery Medal in 1989
10 Quick Facts About Lois Lowry
- Full Name: Lois Lowry
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Giver
- Current Role: Author
- Date of Birth: March 20, 1937
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Donald Grey Lowry
- Popular As: Lois Ann Hammersberg
Lois Lowry Age
Lois Lowry is about 89 years old as of 2026. Lois Lowry was born in 1937.
Popularity
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Education
Her educational background includes studies at Brown University and University of Southern Maine.
- Brown University
- Period: 1954–1956
- University of Southern Maine
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 1972
Rise to Fame
Lois Lowry rose to prominence for her role for the book The Giver.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Giver and Number the Stars.
- Book: The Giver (Author, 1993)
- Book: Number the Stars (Author, 1989)
Awards & Achievements
- Newbery Medal — American Library Association — Number the Stars
Lois Lowry Family & Relationships
Lois Lowry is divorced. She has 4 children, including Alix Lowry and Grey Lowry.
- Father: Robert E. Hammersberg
- Mother: Katherine Landis
- Siblings:
- Helen Hammersberg
- Jon Hammersberg
- Children:
- Alix Lowry (1958)
- Grey Lowry (1959)
- Kristin Lowry (1961)
- Benjamin Lowry (1962)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lois Lowry
- Popular As: Lois Ann Hammersberg
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 20, 1937
- Age: 89
- Birthday: March 20
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert E. Hammersberg
- Mother: Katherine Landis
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Donald Grey Lowry
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$350,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $163,000–$7,069,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Donald Grey Lowry (Spouse • Ex-husband)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lois_lowry
