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Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (born March 25, 1964) is an American children's fiction author. She has published over 25 novels, including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tiger Rising, The Tale of Despereaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magician's Elephant, the Mercy Watson series, and Flora & Ulysses.
Kate DiCamillo. “The world is dark and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.”.
Apr 29, 2024 · Kate DiCamillo is an American author whose award-winning children’s books commonly explore death and separation but whose prose is often exuberant. She won a Newbery Medal for The Tale of Despereaux (2003) and for Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures (2013).
About Kate. I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, raised in Clermont, Florida, and currently live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I write for both children and adults and I like to think of myself as a storyteller. Here are a few more facts about me: I am short.
Jun 18, 2015 · Kate DiCamillo, the newly named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2014–2015, says about stories, “When we read together, we connect. Together, we see the world. Together, we see one another.” Born in Philadelphia, the author lives in Minneapolis, where she faithfully writes two pages a day, five days a week.
Sep 11, 2023 · What Kate DiCamillo understands about childhood. By Casey Cep. September 11, 2023. DiCamillo likes to tell audiences at book events, “Go home and read to your adult.” Illustration by Noah...
Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Kate DiCamillo is an author whose children's books often confront themes of death and loss. She won a Newbery Medal in 2004 for The Tale of Despereaux...
