Children's Author Kate DiCamillo Talks Toast, Opera and Books
By Kari Kennedy
Kate DiCamillo is one of just six people to win two Newbery Medals, a yearly honor bestowed upon the author of "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
DiCamillo is the author of multiple books for children of all ages, including picture books, early readers and novels. Her most recent novel, Beverly, Right Here, completes a trilogy about three best friends - Beverly, Louisiana and Raymie.
DiCamillo was raised in Florida and currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she writes books and lives with her dog, Henry. Kate has made nearly yearly visits to the Almanac set since 2001 when her novel Because of Winn-Dixie was named a Newbery Honor Book.
