Kate DiCamillo
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Kate DiCamillo. Welcome. “The world is dark and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.”.
Kate DiCamillo - Wikipedia
WEBKatrina Elizabeth DiCamillo [1] was born on March 25, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Betty Lee DiCamillo (née Gouff), a teacher, and Adolph Louis DiCamillo, an orthodontist. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] DiCamillo is the sister of …
About Kate - Kate DiCamillo
WEBAbout 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.
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).
Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself …
WEBMar 6, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — Children’s writer Kate DiCamillo is known for beloved stories like “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” about kids and animals trying to navigate the world and make emotional connections. Her trademarks include a strong voice, humor, and a tinge of sadness.
What Kate DiCamillo Understands About Children - The New Yorker
WEBSep 11, 2023 · DiCamillo remembers a Christmas Eve when her parents were arguing, and she watched her father hold a knife to her mother’s throat, threatening to kill her, while her mother told him to finally ...
Kate DiCamillo - Stories Connect Us
WEBKate DiCamillo’s own journey is something of a dream come true. After moving to Minnesota from Florida in her twenties, homesickness and a bitter winter helped inspire Because of Winn-Dixie —her first published novel, which, remarkably, became a runaway bestseller and snapped up a Newbery Honor.
Kate DiCamillo - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · 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 (2003).
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.
Kate DiCamillo (Author of Because of Winn-Dixie) - Goodreads
WEBJun 18, 2015 · Kate DiCamillo's own journey is something of a dream come true. After moving to Minnesota from Florida in her twenties, homesickness and a bitter winter helped inspire Because of Winn-Dixie - her first published novel, which, remarkably, became a runaway bestseller and snapped up a Newbery Honor.