1. Kate DiCamillo By: Ambar, Emma, and Lizzie

2. Kate Dicamillo

3. Childhood Born March 25, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA Moved to Clermont, FL at age five Had many health defaults Dad- Adolph Louis was an orthodontist Father left at age 6 Mom- Betty Lee was a school teacher

4. College Years Attended University of Florida Majored in English Didn’t start writing until age 29 Worked at a book warehouse for 4 and a half years

5. Today Writes for young children and adults Considers herself as a story teller Is short, but loud Takes her about a year to write a book Llives in Minneapolis now

6. Awards Because of Winn-Dixie won the Newberry Award The Tale of Desperaux won Prestigious Award

7. Some Of Her Books