Jul15

‘i think hope and magic are probably connected. ‘ – Kate DiCamillo

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thanks to the library consortium, and the detroit public libraries

i recently had the pleasure of attending an online talk

featuring one of my favorite authors, kate dicamillo

 just as friendly and full of whimsy as i had imagined

she talked about how she got her ideas

for stories and characters

how they became a part of her

i’ve loved her books for years

she writes for children of all ages

 in the last few years i’ve read some of them again

 with new eyes and life experience

i’ve been even more taken with them

each filled with hope and joy and spirit

 characters who refuse to be anything other than who they are

and who, against the odds, never surrender

she has such a brilliant magic to her writing.

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‘i like to think of myself as a storyteller.’
*kate dicamillo
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*Kate Dicamillo has written 30+ bestselling books, beloved by children and adults in touch with their inner eight-year-old, for two decades, including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, The Magician’s Elephant, Flora & Ulysses, and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Some of these have been turned into operas and movies. Her new books in 2024 include the middle grade novel Ferris and Orris and Timble: The Beginning. She is a rare two-time winner of the Newbery Medal.

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below is a link to a post i wrote not long ago, about one of my very favorite books of hers, ‘the miraculous  journey of edward tulane’, which was beautiful and moved me to tears.

journey.

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  1. What a treat for you! Always a favorite with my classes. I just now looked again to remember her books. I had to laugh at the suggested ages for the books. I would recommend them for any and all ages!!

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  10. Yes, yes, yes!!! Thank you for this wonderful post, Beth. I have heard her speak a few times, and she often talks about hope and magic. She also handwrites cards back to those who write to her (like me.) I have read every one of her books, and my favorite is Edward, too. I remember your post. ❤️

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  11. OMG I’m so glad you attended this! We are also hosting these virtual author talks at my library job and they are fantastic opportunities! I can’t wait to tell my manager that you watched via your local library!

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