Kate dicamillo is the author of the magicians elephant, a new york times bestseller. Being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread by kate dicamillo is an odd and engaging fairy tale. Kate dicamillo, american author whose awardwinning childrens books commonly explored death and separation but whose prose was often. Kate dicamillo is a well known name in childrens literature, but i just discovered this picture book of hers while browsing around in the library. Her bestknown books for young children are the mercy watson series, illustrated by chris van dusen. As my tenyearold daughter and i were browsing for new realistic fiction childrens books to fulfill a school reading assignment, we, by chance, came across because of.
No one in childrens literature illuminates the interplay of heartbreak and hope like the twotime newbery medalist kate dicamillo because of winndixie. The illuminated adventures won the 2014 ala john newbery. Reading rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of researchbased reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children. She won a newbery medal in 2004 for the tale of despereaux 2003. I was working in a book warehouse and was assigned to the third floor where all the childrens books were. Kate dicamillo books, author biography, and reading level. She lived there until she was 5 and then moved to clermont, florida. See all books authored by kate dicamillo, including because of winndixie, and the tale of.
Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of. A former national ambassador for young peoples literature, she lives in minneapolis. The raymie nightingale threebook collection by kate. Prior to this, i had mistakenly believed that she only wrote chapter books. Award winning author kate dicamillo spearheaded this event by writing a letter to her fellow writers and illustrators asking them to volunteer at their favorite bookstore this may 17 in honor of childrens book week. The job gave her insight into the childrens publishing process. Kate dicamillos sequence of novels about the three rancheros is now complete and with this beautiful hardcover boxed set. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Kate dicamillo books list of books by author kate dicamillo. See more ideas about kate dicamillo, childrens books and read aloud. Kate dicamillo has a great talent for presenting some of life s most sensitive questions to young readers.
Shes written 17 childrens books, has won the newbery award more than once. Katrina elizabeth dicamillo born march 25, 1964 is an american writer of childrens fiction for all reading levels, usually featuring animals. Kate dicamillo is the twotime newbery awardwinning author of because of winndixie. Kate dicamillo is the collaborative summer library program cslp s first ever national summer reading champion kate dicamillo has been named the first ever national summer reading champion by the collaborative summer library program cslp, which administers the largest summer reading program in the united states. Reading rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of research based reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children. Autographed copies of kate dicamillo s books are available through the cln store.
Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Kate dicamillo, chronicler of the hard truths of youth. Kate dicamillo and alison mcghee illustrated by tony. Kate dicamillo won a newbery medal in 2004 for the tale of despereaux. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at. Both books were also made into major motion pictures. Awards for kate dicamillo your guide to fiction books. Her first published novel, because of winndixie, won a newbery honor in 2001. Kate dicamillo skip to main search results amazon prime. She now has almost 30 million books in print worldwide. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Kate dicamillo, chronicler of the hard truths of youth shes hugely popular and comes across as something of a smart aleck, but the childrens author says she retains the.
She says, mercy watson had been in my head for a long time, but i couldnt figure out how to tell her story. And in 2014, dicamillo won a second newbery medal for her novel flora. The tale of despereaux, which was awarded the newbery medal. Mercy watson is kate dicamillos new york times bestselling early. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Kate was born in philadelphia and raised in florida. The tale of despereaux by kate dicamillo, the miraculous journey of edward tulane by kate dicamillo, because of winndixie by. Autographed copies of kate dicamillos books are available through the cln store. Katrina elizabeth dicamillo born march 25, 1964 is an american writer of childrens fiction for.
Kate dicamillo is the twotime newbery awardwinning author of because of winndixie, the tale of despereaux and, most recently, raymie nightingale. Author of childrens books such as because of winndixie. Kate dicamillo is an author whose childrens books often confront themes of death and loss. Kate dicamillo is the author of the tale of despereaux, which received the newbery medal. Katrina elizabeth kate dicamillo is an american writer of childrens fiction for all reading levels, usually featuring animals. At first glance, it may appear that kate dicamillo waltzed onto the childrens book scene and experienced nothing but success. In 2004 dicamillos book, the tale of despereaux, received the coveted newbery medal. What makes a childrens book great for film adaptation. Kate dicamillo and alison mcghee illustrated by tony fucile. Kate dicamillos new novel may be her finest yet the new. Kate dicamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the mercy watson and tales from deckawoo drive series. Kate dicamillo is an american author of childrens books. We felt quite emotional reading the book in some parts.
A video interview with kate dicamillo reading rockets. It is a tale about a chicken named louise who longs for adventure. Multiple awardwinning childrens author kate dicamillo always thought she would become a writer, but she didnt actually make a concerted. Born in philadelphia but raised in the south, kate dicamillo now lives in minneapolis, where she faithfully writes two pages a day, five days a week. I would tell my 10yearold self not to worry so much, and not to be so afraid. School library journal bulletin of the center for childrens books. Her 2003 novel the tale of despereaux and 20 novel flora and ulysses each won the annual newbery medal recognizing the years most distinguished contribution to. For four and a half years, i spent all day, every day around childrens books and it wasnt long before i fell in love with them. Kate was born on march 25, 1964 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Kate dicamillo, american author whose awardwinning childrens books commonly explored death and separation but whose prose was often exuberant.
Shes mostly famous for the books because of winndixie and the tale of despereaux. Instead of handselling books, this time around authors are being asked to read from a childrens book of their choice. She is a new york times bestselling author and multiple time newbery medal winner. She describes herself as short and loud, and hates to cook but loves to eat. Bink is short and blonde and gollie is tall and brunette. Her characters struggle with tough issues abandonment, death in the family, making new friends, forgiveness but with a sense of humor and honesty that carries her audience beyond this struggle, and toward inspiration. Kate dicamillo is the twotime newbery awardwinning author of. Theres no denying it kate dicamillo has one of the best childrens book author resumes out there. You asked how honest we, as writers of books for children, should be with.
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