Jonas, a 12-year-old boy, lives in a Community isolated from all except a few similar towns, where everyone has an assigned role. With the annual Ceremony of Twelve upcoming, he is nervous, for there he … See more

Lowry has stated that her books all explore "the importance of human connection… the vital need for humans to be aware of their … See more

Memory
Bradford et al. argue that The Giver represents a community where the lack of cultural memory leads to an inability to avoid societal … See more

In the United States, The Giver has become frequently assigned as reading in schools, as well as library-sponsored reading clubs and "City Reads" programs.
However, reviewers have commented that the story lacks originality and is not likely to stand up to the … See more

Lowry won many awards for her work on The Giver, including the following:
• The 1994 Newbery Medal – The John Newbery award (Medal) is given by the Association for Library Service to Children. The award is given for the most distinguished … See more

Oregon Children's Theatre (Portland, Oregon) premiered a stage adaptation of The Giver by Eric Coble in March 2006. Subsequent productions of Coble's one-hour script have … See more