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My Take
Kate DiCamillo is, to me, one of the great consolers of childhood reading. Two Newbery Medals and a stint as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature only hint at her real gift: writing about loneliness and loss without flinching, yet keeping the warmth intact. Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux work on adults as surely as on kids, and roughly 37 million copies sold tells you the feeling travels. What I admire most is her refusal to talk down to young readers. She trusts them with sadness, and that honesty is exactly why her books endure on shelves worldwide.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kate DiCamillo
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイト・ディカミロ
- Reading
- けいと・でぃかみろ
- Born
- March 15, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / children's writer / young adult author
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Florida
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Newbery Medal
- National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
- 2004 Newbery Medal
- 2019 Regina Medal
- 2001 Josette Frank Award
- 2007 Geisel Award
- E. B. White Read Aloud Award
- 2014 E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Middle Readers
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Because of Winn-Dixie | — | |
| Notable work | Flora & Ulysses | — | |
| Notable work | The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane | — | |
| Notable work | The Tale of Despereaux | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kate DiCamillo born?
Born March 15, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Kate DiCamillo from?
Kate DiCamillo is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Kate DiCamillo do?
Kate DiCamillo works as writer, novelist, children's writer, young adult author.
What is Kate DiCamillo known for?
Notable works include Because of Winn-Dixie, Flora & Ulysses, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.