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Send us Fan Mail This week on Bookish Flights, I'm joined by beloved children's author Kate DiCamillo for a conversation about something much bigger than writing. We explore what it means to be a reader, why stories shape us long after childhood, and how a love of books can become one of the greatest gifts we pass from one generation to the next. Kate's stories, including Because of Winn-Dixie , The Tale of Despereaux , The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , and Flora & Ulysses , have become treasured companions for millions of readers and families. As The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane celebrates its 20th anniversary with a beautiful collector's edition this fall, Kate reflects on the enduring power of children's literature and the stories that continue to find us at every stage of life. Together, we talk about reading aloud, protecting time to read in a busy world, why literature helps us tell and bear the truth, and how simply showing up each day can transform both our reading lives and our creative lives. Whether you've loved Kate's books since childhood, are discovering them with your own children, or simply want to rekindle your love of reading, this conversation is a beautiful reminder of why stories matter at every age. Episode Highlights: Why Kate has always identified first and foremost as a reader. The magic of reading aloud and why it allows us to meet one another without our armor. The children's books every adult should revisit. Kate's daily reading habit, including putting her phone on Airplane Mode. The surprising lesson she's learned from showing up to write every day. Kate's Book Flight includes books she routinely re-reads and she wants everyone to read Connect with Kate: Website Facebook Some links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show. Books and authors mentioned in the episode: Ribsy by Kate DiCamillo Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White The Once and Future King by T.H. White Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Isak Dinesen by Judith Thurman Same as it Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson Book Flight Foster by Claire Keegan Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Old Filth by Jane Gardham ✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights , and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster. Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmap Support the show Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! <a href='https://www.instagr

It’s a TRIPLE header on the Book Case podcast. First, our main guest is Elizabeth Berg, whose newest, Life: A Love Story is a beautifully woven tale of a woman reflecting on what objects she has saved throughout her life and why. Look around your room…are there things in there that means something to you but no one else? Elizabeth Berg writes so deftly that you will want to write your own autobiography in objects. AND, we are joined by the AMAZING Kelly Yang and Kate DiCamillo so they can tell us all about their new podcast, Storykind. JOIN US! Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg Talk Before Sleep by Elizabeth Berg Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg The Story of Arthur Trulove by Elizabeth Berg The Dream Lover by Elizabeth Berg Until the Real Thing Comes Along by Elizabeth Berg Joy School by Elizabeth Berg The Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg Durable Goods by Elizabeth Berg Open House by Elizabeth Berg Say When by Elizabeth Berg Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler Charlotte’s Web By EB White Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Front Desk by Kelly Yang The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo Top Story by Kelly Yang The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast we are joined by Kate DiCamillo! In her own words, here is her bio: "I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, raised in Clermont, Florida, and currently live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I write for both children and adults and I like to think of myself as a storyteller. Here are a few more facts about me: I am short. And loud. I hate to cook and love to eat. I am single and childless, but I have lots of friends and I am an aunt to three lovely children (Luke, Roxanne, and Max) and one lovable dog (Franklin). I think of myself as an enormously lucky person: I get to tell stories for a living." Buy her books here: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Kate+DiCamillo Check out her website here: www.katedicamillo.com Support the show

Those who have experienced the magic of a read aloud know they are a must in every home and classroom. Reading to children is so important and in this interview Kate shares some of the reasons why we should all find the time to read to children. Find Kate DiCamillo https://www.katedicamillo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KateDiCamillo Lost Evangeline by Kate DiCamillo https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Evangeline-Norendy-Tale-DiCamillo/dp/1420532197/ Chapters 00:00 Meet Kate DiCamillo 04:09 Why do you feel reading out loud to kids is important? 07:03 What would you say to a teacher who says “I don’t have the time to read out loud to my class.” How to find the time to read to kids. 08:53 Does reading aloud provide behavioral or emotional benefits? 10:20 What ages do you read out loud to? 12:55 What if someone is not comfortable reading out loud? 14:51 After reading a story out loud what can we do to enhance the experience 18:28 An experience where a read aloud of one of Kate DiCamillo’s books impacted someone else. 21:26 Does Kate have a favorite book of hers to hear read out loud? 22:50 Kate’s go to chapter for her to read out loud to a group. 24:37 Why Kate writes short books with short chapters 25:47 How being read to impacted Kate DiCamillo 26:56 How Kate decides what to work on next 28:50 What is next for Kate DiCamillo? 29:43 Kate’s book recommendation

Kate DiCamillo, author of Because of Winn-Dixie (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about Kate's story of family, friendship, and forgiveness. Visit Kate DiCamillo online at www.katedicamillo.com For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search "The Children's Book Podcast" or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org . Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins ( https://stebs.design/ ). Our music is by Podington Bear. Podcast hosting by Libsyn. You can support the show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes. Be well. And read on.

Beloved children's book author, Kate DiCamillo, joins us on this week's episode of You Are What You Read with her latest New York Times bestseller, The Hotel Balzaar. Kate is the author of Because of Winn-Dixie (a Newbery Honor book), The Tiger Rising (a National Book Award finalist), and The Tale of Despereaux (a Newbery Medal Winner). She recently completed a series of early chapter books about a pig named Mercy Watson. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane was the winner of the Boston Globe –Horn Book Award. In this conversation, we get to know Kate, revisit her childhood filled with books, and examine her process developing some of the greatest characters of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a captivating exploration of Kate DiCamillo's latest literary masterpiece, Ferris . Prepare to be swept away by a heartwarming love story between a granddaughter and her grandmother, where love in all its forms intertwines with the search for light in the darkest of times. Discover how music serves as a beacon of hope in this evocative tale, where characters come to life on the page. Kate shares her writing process, prioritizing emotional resonance over mere calculation. Don't miss out on this magical conversation as we delve into the soul-stirring themes of Ferris and uncover the transformative power of storytelling with the incomparable Kate DiCamillo. Transcription: ⁠You can read the ⁠transcription on ⁠ The Children's Book Review ⁠⁠. Order a Copy: Ferris on ⁠⁠ Amazon ⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ Bookshop.org ⁠⁠. Discussion Topics: Kate DiCamillo Talks About: The significance of the dedication to Tracy Bailey and Rainey Stewart: Exploring the personal inspirations behind Ferris . Character development: Understanding how characters like Ferris reveal themselves to Kate DiCamillo during the writing process. Themes of love: Analyzing the various forms of love depicted in the story and their impact on the characters. Finding light in darkness: Discussing how the theme of light, particularly through music and a chandelier, serves as a metaphorical beacon of hope. Emotional vs. mathematical writing: Delving into Kate DiCamillo's approach to finding the right words emotionally rather than through mathematical precision. Resources: For more information, visit https://www.katedicamillo.com/ . Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories by Steve Almond

Are you ready to be inspired? Listen to Kate DiCamillo's enlightening interview on the Growing Readers Podcast. She takes us on a journey into the magical world of The Puppets of Spelhorst and shares the power of storytelling. Her childhood memories of playing with puppets are a reminder of the beauty and simplicity that can be found in our everyday lives. Her emphasis on perseverance and dedication to doing the work is a testament to the importance of following our dreams. Let Kate's words encourage you to become the master of your own story and to focus on the beauty and magic in the world around you. Don't miss this chance to be inspired! Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis. Transcription: You can read the transcription on ⁠ The Children's Book Review ⁠. Order a Copy: The Puppets of Spelhorst on ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠ Bookshop.org ⁠. Resources: For more information about Kate DiCamillo and her books, visit https://www.katedicamillo.com/ . Discussion Topics: Kate DiCamillo talks about: The different themes and meanings readers can take away from it Where the heart of the story came from, and childhood memories of playing with puppets The importance of being the masters of our own stories and how we are all interconnected How the art in the book adds to the magic and makes the tale feel timeless The power of storytelling to connect people and effect change Kids who will see themselves in The Puppets of Spelhorst Perseverance as a writer, including experience with rejection letters The importance of doing the work and sending it out into the world, using the metaphor of buying a lottery ticket Keeping a sense of enchantment and possibility in the world by consciously focusing on beauty and magic

Kate DiCamillo joins me to talk about Mary Norton's 1952 children's classic, The Borrowers. Kate is the beloved and multi-million bestseller of many books for young readers and one of only a few authors who have won the Newbery Medal twice. Her most recent book is the immediate New York Times bestseller, The Puppets of Spelhorst. We chat about the borrowers decorating habits, stories within stories and how Kate comes to truly understand her own books through conversations with her readers. You can find The Puppets of Spelhorst and The Borrowers on my Bookshop.org page, where you can get free shipping with the code BOOKWANDERER: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/bookwandering-the-podcast-s2 This is our last episode before a short break, and we'll be back later in the year for more bookwandering. The podcast is produced by Adam Collier with artwork by Hester Kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, one of America's most revered storytellers. Today we're going to talk about The Beatryce Prophecy , a fantastical meditation on fate, love, and the power of words to spell the world. A few episodes back, I talked with two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall . Among many things, we discussed The Beatryce Prophecy , for which Sophie created the artwork. Now I get to share my conversation with Kate about the many splendors and joys of reading. Order a copy of The Beatryce Prophecy via Bookshop.org . Order a copy of The Beatryce Prophecy via Amazon . Visit Kate DiCamillo at https://www.katedicamillostoriesconnectus.com/ . You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review .

First Draft Episode #235: Kate DiCamillo Kate DiCamillo is one of six people to win two Newbery Medals, for her novels The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses , and author of Newberry Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie , National Book Award finalist The Tiger Rising , as well as New York Times bestselling novels The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane , The Magician's Elephant , the Mercy Watson series, and more. DiCamillo was the U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature for 2014 and 2015. Her most recent novel, Beverly, Right Here completes the trilogy of Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana's Way Home . This episode of First Draft is brought to you by Steven Sater's Alice By Heart , a debut young adult novel in which the Tony Award-winning co-creator of Spring Awakening tells the story of a young girl who takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and first love with the help of her favorite book, Alice in Wonderland . Alice By Heart is out from Penguin Random House now. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life Christopher Paul Curtis , author of Newberry Medal book Bud, Not Buddy and Newberry Honor book The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 and Elijah of Buxton Katherine Paterson , author of Newberry Medal books Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved , as well as Newberry Honor book The Great Gilly Hopkins Karen Hesse , author of Newberry Medal book Out of the Dust Kara LaReau was Kate's editor for Because of Winn-Dixie , The Tiger Rising , The Tale of Despereaux Poets & Writers magazine Holly McGhee, founder and creative di

INTERVIEW WITH KATE DICAMILLO Kate DiCamillo's writing journey has been a truly remarkable one. She grew up in Florida and moved to Minnesota in her twenties, when homesickness and a bitter winter led her to write Because of Winn-Dixie— her first published novel, which became a runaway bestseller and snapped up a Newbery Honor. Since then, she has been a National Book Award finalist, won two Newbery Medals and was named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. She now has almost 30 million books in print worldwide. In this interview, we dig into Kate's newest book Beverly, Right Here and talk about characterization through dialogue, including: Do you think about showing v. telling while you’re writing, or do you naturally fall into it? What do you find most challenging about writing dialogue? Has your dialogue changed in your protagonists over the years? Is it hard to switch between writing dialogue for kids, teens, and adults? Get a one-on-one mentor to help you write publishable work that agents and publishers are looking for! Get started here!

What a blessing and honor it was to spend time with Kate DiCamillo, the author of some of my most beloved children's literature of all time. If you have a moment or an hour to spare, I ask for you to join in and listen to our conversation about writing, books, and the power of honoring our gifts. I challenge you today to live in Kate's worlds and read her phenomenal collection of children's work that will change your author life! I began with Raymie Nightingale, then the very next day made it to Louisiana's Way Home, to finish up the series with Beverly, Right Here completely taken by these characters, their lives, and the heartbeats of each one. I moved to The Tale of Despereaux, then Bink & Gollie, Mercy Watson, Leroy Ninker Saddles Up, and landed on home plate with Because of Winn-Dixie. The love I have for these books will forever be in my heart and on my lips, praising how much heartbreak, heartbeats, and hope can come from the pages within novels that truly matter to us all and can be found right here with Kate DiCamillo. Look no further. My heart is full. To watch the YouTube interview - please click here: https://youtu.be/LqsJUAdSYQQ Website: https://www.katedicamillo.com/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kate+dicamillo&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateDiCamillo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/katedicamillo/ To connect with me, email at jenlowrywrites@gmail.com and find my books online at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jen+lowry&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Website: https://jenlowrywrites.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/