(Owen Carey/Oregon Children's Theatre) Author Lois Lowry Fans of Lois Lowry were clearly excited to have a chance to chat with the author about her book ... "Gathering Blue," and how the ...

The central characters -- Jonas the Receiver of Memory in "The Giver," Kira the Weaver in "Gathering Blue" -- start out with a reassuring view of the world, but when they gain special ...