Checkerboard Kate DiCamillo

This biography introduces readers to Kate DiCamillo, the Newbery Medal winning American author of Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Desperaux, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and the Mercy Watson series. Readers will learn about DiCamillos early struggle with illness, and her journey from Pennsylvania to Florida and Minnesota. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight DiCamillos childhood, education, and early influences. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.