Lois Lowry

<p>An uncontested master of children’s literature and a two-time Newbery Award winner, Lois Lowry is renowned for her ability to interweave difficult topics with approachable narratives, which she does expertly in <i>Number the Stars</i> and the Giver quartet. She has also written several lighthearted books, including the Anastasia and Sam Krupnik series.</p>