Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo
b. 1964-03-25 · From United States- Books
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Kate DiCamillo (born Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo, March 25, 1964, in Philadelphia) is an American author of children's fiction. She grew up in Florida and has lived in Minneapolis since 1994. Her books include Because of Winn-Dixie, which was named a Newbery Honor book in 2000, The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses, which won the Newbery Medal in 2004 and 2014, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and the Mercy Watson series. She served as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2014 to 2015.
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Kate DiCamillo has been awarded the Newbery Medal twice, for The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses. She also received a Newbery Honor for Because of Winn-Dixie.
Several of Kate DiCamillo's novels have been adapted for the screen. Because of Winn-Dixie was made into a film, and The Tale of Despereaux was adapted into an animated movie.
For readers new to Kate DiCamillo's work, Because of Winn-Dixie is often recommended as an excellent starting point due to its heartwarming story and accessible themes. The Tale of Despereaux also offers a good introduction to her distinctive style.