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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.”.
Learn about Kate DiCamillo, a storyteller who writes for both children and adults. Find out her biography, personal facts, and some of her books.
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).
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.
Kate's Most Recent Novels. Ferris. The Hotel Balzaar. The Puppets of Spelhorst.
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...
