Kate DiCamillo is one of America's most revered storytellers for children. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a two–time Newbery Medalist for The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses. DiCamillo's other famous books include Ferris, Because of Winn–Dixie, The Tiger Rising and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Several of her books were adapted into films and musical performances. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.
All Books By Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo Books
Discover all the books by Kate DiCamillo, the author of The Tale of Despereaux and many other works for children and young adults. Whether you're looking for DiCamillo's debut novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, the unforgettable story of the power of companionship, especially when that companion is a dog, or her newest book, The Hotel Balzaar, that is the second book in the series that started with The Puppets of Spelhorst, find them here. Kate DiCamillo's new book describes a tale of a young girl who encounters a mysterious storytelling guest while she wanders around the hotel where her mom works as the cleaning lady. Like many of DiCamillo's other kids' books, this novel is geared toward young readers between 7 and 10 years old. Books by Kate DiCamillo are known for the imaginative storytelling and exploring complex emotions like love, loss, hope and fear. Browse our collection to find her popular books like The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a novel that follows a fine china rabbit who is flung into an extraordinary journey when a sudden strong wind takes him overboard during a family outing on an ocean liner. The Tiger Rising, like many of DiCamillo's novels, features a young protagonist dealing in the midst of emotional turmoil. While grieving the loss of his mom, Rob roams around an abandoned zoo where he is surprised by a caged tiger, befriends a new girl in town and ultimately embarks on a path of healing. Browse the author's bestsellers or read DiCamillo's books in order. Whether you're already a big fan of Kate DiCamillo or you're just getting to know the author, learn more about her writing on our Poured Over podcast. Looking for books by comparable authors? Consider books like Impossible Creatures or Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell.
What is Kate DiCamillo's most famous book?
While DiCamillo's beloved novel, Because of Winn-Dixie is one of her most famous books, she is also celebrated for The Tale of Despereaux, a children's novel that was adapted into a movie featuring stars like Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson and Dustin Hoffman among others.
What age are Kate DiCamillo's books written for?
Kate DiCamillo primarily writes books for children and young adults aged between 6 and 14.