Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo is an award-winning American author of children's books. Her books often explore themes of loss, with protagonists finding meaning and joy in life. She has won two Newbery Medals, one in 2004 for "The Tale of Despereaux" and another in 2014 for "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures." Her first novel, "Because of Winn-Dixie," was published in 2000 and was named a Newbery Honor Book. She has also written chapter book series, including the Mercy Watson series, and picture books. DiCamillo was the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2014 to 2015.
Awards
['Newbery Medal (2004, 2014)', 'Newbery Honor (2001)', "National Book Award for Young People's Literature (Finalist)", 'Regina Medal (2019)', 'Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal (2011)']
Notable Works
['Because of Winn-Dixie', 'The Tale of Despereaux', 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane', 'Flora & Ulysses', 'The Tiger Rising', 'Mercy Watson series']
Books We Have in Stock
Bink and Gollie
Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee
Bink and Gollie: Two for One
Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee
Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures
Kate DiCamillo
Mercy Watson Boxed Set: Adventures of a Porcine Wonder Books 1-6
Kate DiCamillo
Mercy Watson Something Wonky This Way Comes
DiCamillo, Kate
The Tale of Despereaux
Kate DiCamillo
