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Public records list Kate DiCamillo as a novelist, children's writer and young adult author. Kate DiCamillo was born on March 15, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Florida. Listed accolades include Newbery Medal (2004, 2014), National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Regina Medal (2019) and 4 more.
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
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / children's writer / young adult author
2. Background
- 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. 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 | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.katedicamillo.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate%20DiCamillo
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AB%E3%83%9F%E3%83%AD
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q467066
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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