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Lois Lowry discusses her latest dystopian novel, 'Building 903'

NPR | By Andrew Limbong
Published October 10, 2026 at 6:40 AM CDT

Lois Lowry returns to a dystopian future for the first time in a decade with: "Building 903." The new book depicts a world without art, music, or books, serving as a direct response to, "The Giver."

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Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk.
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