Kate DiCamillo - Wikipedia
WEBKatrina 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 | Books, Biography, & Facts | Britannica
WEBKate 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).
Kate DiCamillo - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · QUICK FACTS. Name: Kate DiCamillo. Birth Year: 1964. Birth date: March 25, 1964. Birth State: Pennsylvania. Birth City: Philadelphia. Birth Country: United States. Gender: Female. Best Known...
About Kate - Kate DiCamillo
WEBI 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. And loud. I …
What Kate DiCamillo Understands About Children - The New Yorker
WEBSep 11, 2023 · One night, before she fell asleep, she heard a young girl with a Southern accent say, “I have a dog named Winn-Dixie.”. DiCamillo has now lived in Minnesota for nearly half her life, but she ...
Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself …
WEBAuthor Kate DiCamillo has a new book debuting this week called “Ferris.” It’s an inventive, funny DiCamillo story with well-drawn characters, but for the first time, its nucleus is a happy family. DiCamillo says after healing some of her own personal trauma and receiving the praise of fans, she was ready to write a story about pure love.
Love Stories: Kate DiCamillo on the Hope, Humor, and Love that …
WEBJan 2, 2024 · I was lucky enough to speak with her about her upcoming novel, Ferris (Candlewick, March 2024), a love story between a girl and her family, with all the trademark DiCamillo wit and charm. Here is an excerpt from our conversation.
Kate DiCamillo, Chronicler Of The Hard Truths Of Youth - NPR
WEBNov 26, 2018 · It's a Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn., and 400 parents and children have gathered for the launch of a new book by author Kate DiCamillo. The event was organized by the Red Balloon Bookshop...
Interview: Kate DiCamillo - The New York Times
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Kate DiCamillo Says ‘Paying Attention Is a Way to Love the World’. The feisty title character of her new book, “Ferris,” has a sharp eye for detail, and so, its author hopes, does she ...
Beloved Author Kate DiCamillo Talks Writing and Healing Herself …
WEBMar 4, 2024 · DiCamillo's human characters are usually 8- to 10-years-old and when fans wonder how she gets inside the mind of a child so authentically she says her 8-year-old self is still very present in her...
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