Lois Lowry Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series?"

"There are five books in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series, published between 1994 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series is Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence, published in 1994."

Q: "What is Am I Blue about?"

"Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence (1994) is an anthology of short stories about LGBTQ+ experiences, edited by Marion Dane Bauer. Lois Lowry contributed a story to this collection, which was one of the first major anthologies for young readers to address queer identity."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence	1994	Lois Lowry	Buy
2	Tomorrowland: 10 Stories About The Future	1999	Lois Lowry	Buy
3	Open Your Eyes	2003	Lois Lowry	Buy
4	Shining On	2007	Lois Lowry	Buy
5	The Chronicles of Harris Burdick	2011	Lois Lowry	Buy

Lois Lowry has contributed to several anthologies across her career, touching on subjects from LGBTQ+ identity to science fiction to collaborative storytelling. Am I Blue? (1994) was a notable early anthology addressing queer themes for young readers. Tomorrowland (1999) collected stories about the future, while The Chronicles of Harris Burdick (2011) asked authors to write stories inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s mysterious illustrations.

These anthology appearances show Lowry engaging with other writers and participating in projects that push beyond the boundaries of her individual work. Open Your Eyes (2003) and Shining On (2007) round out her anthology contributions, each offering Lowry’s voice alongside other children’s and YA authors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series?

There are five books in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series, published between 1994 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series?

The first book in the Lois Lowry Anthologies series is Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence, published in 1994.

What is Am I Blue about?

Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence (1994) is an anthology of short stories about LGBTQ+ experiences, edited by Marion Dane Bauer. Lois Lowry contributed a story to this collection, which was one of the first major anthologies for young readers to address queer identity.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order