Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (b.1964) is an American author known for her award-winning children’s books that resonate with readers of all ages. Her books commonly confront themes of loss, but the protagonists—who range from a lonely girl in Florida to a lost porcelain rabbit—find redemption and joy in discovering life’s meaning.
Born in Merion, Pennsylvania, DiCamillo grew up in Florida. She gained literary recognition with her début novel, Because of Winn-Dixie (2000,) which won the Newbery Honor and became a bestseller. This heartwarming tale of a young girl named Opal and her dog touched readers with its poignant storytelling and themes of friendship and belonging.
DiCamillo expanded the scope of her juvenile novels with such titles as The Tiger Rising (2001,) The Tale of Despereaux (2003,) which won the Newbery Medal, and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2006,) both of which have been adapted into successful animated films. Her other notable works include The Magician’s Elephant (2009,) Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures (2013,) and Louisiana’s Way Home (2018.)
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You can’t always judge people by the things they done. You got to judge them by what they are doing now.
—Kate DiCamillo
Every well-written book is a light for me. When you write, you use other writers and their books as guides in the wilderness.
—Kate DiCamillo
Topics: Wilderness
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