Quick Facts About Kate DiCamillo
- Born
- March 15, 1964
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Writer
- Notable works
- Because of Winn-Dixie
- Known for
- Because of Winn-Dixie, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Tale of Despereaux, Flora & Ulysses
About Kate DiCamillo
Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo is an American author of children's fiction. She has published over 25 novels, including Because of Winn-Dixie (2000), The Tiger Rising (2001), The Tale of Despereaux (2003), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2006), The Magician's Elephant (2009), the Mercy Watson series (2005–2022), and Flora & Ulysses (2013). Her books have sold around 37 million copies. Four have been developed into films and two have been adapted into musical settings. The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses won the Newbery Medal, making DiCamillo one of seven authors to have won two Newbery Medals.
Biography source:
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