The newest episode of the Library’s podcast features Kate DiCamillo, the author of many books for young readers including Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe Horn Book Award, and the Theodor Geisel Medal. She is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Emerita, appointed by the Library of Congress.
Jenn and Kelsey talk with Kate DiCamillo about connecting with young readers and finding our way back to the magic of reading.
Find it on your favorite podcast provider or visit https://www.kwit.org/podcast/first-fifty to listen online.
First Fifty Pages is produced by KWIT-KOJI: Siouxland Public Media.
CLICK HERE to view Kate DiCamillo’s books and audiobooks in the Library’s catalog.
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