Author

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Kate DiCamillo
American children's writer
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genre: children's literature
country of citizenship: United States of America
language of expression: English
educated at: University of Florida
occupation: writer, novelist, children's writer
award received: Newbery Medal, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Regina Medal
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KateDiCamillo
Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (born March 25, 1964) is an American writer of children's fiction for all reading levels, usually featuring animals. She is one of six people to win two Newbery Medals, recognizing her novels The Tale of Despereaux (2003) and Flora & Ulysses (2013). Her best-known books for young children are the Mercy Watson series, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen.
DiCamillo was the U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress for the term comprising 2014 and 2015.
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Series
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10The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
American children's novel, 2006, featuring a porcelain china rabbit
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author: Kate DiCamillo
2006
The Tale of Despereaux
American children's novel, 2003, featuring an anthropomorphic mouse
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author: Kate DiCamillo
illustrator: Timothy B. Ering
2003
Flora & Ulysses
American children's novel, 2013, featuring a girl and an anthropomorphic squirrel
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author: Kate DiCamillo
2013
Because of Winn-Dixie
American children's novel, 2000, featuring a girl and a dog
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author: Kate DiCamillo
2000
The Magician's Elephant
American children's novel, 2009, featuring orphan siblings and an elephant
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author: Kate DiCamillo
2009
Mercy Watson Boxed Set Mercy Watson
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author: Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen