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Maxwell with author Kate DiCamillo at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, Massachusetts

Author Kate DiCamillo’s work enchants young readers. Her titles for kids include Becauseof Winn-Dixie, Tiger Rising, The Tale of Despereaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, TheMagician’s Elephant, and Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.

DiCamillo has won several awards for her novels, including two Newbery Medals. Her most recent book, Raymie Nightingale, was a National Book Award Finalist. The author, who lives in Minnesota, served as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature in 2014-2015.

DiCamillo’s books deal with the themes of hope, kindness, bravery, love, loss, redemption, and forgiveness. What is her message to readers? “Love,” DiCamillo said.

I had the opportunity to interview the novelist on March 11 at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, Massachusetts. The bookstore is owned by Jeff Kinney, author of the Kate dicamillo biography for kids!