An Afternoon with Lois Lowry
About this Event
Join us in Bangor, ME on October 17th for a special afternoon celebrating the release of Building 903, the newest novel from acclaimed author Lois Lowry! The event will feature a discussion and Q+A followed by a book signing with the author herself. Together, we'll explore the ideas at the heart of Building 903: the mysteries found in unexpected places, the connections between past and present, and how ordinary spaces can reveal extraordinary stories.
Event Information:
- Each ticket includes a signed copy of Building 903 that Lois will personalize during the signing portion of her event
- Guests may bring up to two (2) books from home to have signed
- Copies of Lois' backlist will be available to pre-purchase ahead of time via Eventbrite. Limited copies will also be available in store during the event
- Attendees are welcome to take photos during the discussion and signing, but Lois will not be posing for non-candid photos
Whether you're a lifelong fan, a passionate reader, or simply curious about the stories hidden in the places we pass every day, this event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Building 903.
Come ready to ask questions, uncover mysteries, and discover what lies beyond the doors of Building 903.
In the tradition of her bestselling, award-winning phenomenon, The Giver, Lois Lowry delivers a story about censorship, comfort, complicity, and the radical power of books to open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination.
Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by a tyrannical leader, where there are no dangers or rebels... or so they've been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate their leader, they are comfortable and safe. So, when Tessa's brother disappears, nobody wants to discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135-year-old neighbor bound for the retirement community, slips Tessa a key—not only to her brother's disappearance, but to the source of all real magic . . . books. As Tessa and her parents begin their search for Theo, Tessa learns that books not only tell us stories—they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed, Tessa won't be able to rest until she has retrieved her twin and society itself has been transformed.
Two-time Newbery-winner Lois Lowry has crafted a narrative that feels at once prescient and eternal: in this world, the imagination is the revolution. Not only does Building 903 sit in the same resonant space as The Giver Quartet, but it is also a profound addition to Lois's enduring body of work—and a testament to the strength and value of her voice, vision, and legacy.
Lois Lowry is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.50 to USD 28.50
