Kate DiCamillo

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October 9, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Wednesday Round Up: Easy Reader/ Early Chapter Books

In today's Wednesday round-up, we look at a genre that seldom receives Newbery glory, easy reader and early chapter books.

September 27, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Notable Newbery Authors: a new series

For this years Newbery history series, we will look back at Newbery legends and what makes them great.

December 28, 2021 by Steven Engelfried

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY by Kate DiCamillo

Our Mock Newbery discussion turns to THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY, in which two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo "weaves a strong moment in history with almost magical moments and stories within stories." Heavy Medal Award Committee member Aryssa Damron introduces this engaging novel and we invite readers to join in.

Heavy Medal Finalist: LOUISIANA’S WAY HOME by Kate DiCamillo

January 15, 2019 by Steven Engelfried

Kate DiCamillo's LOUISIANA'S WAY HOME is today's featured Heavy Medal Finalist. Steven notes that "The distinctive style injects a great deal of humor into the book, but the funny parts are always connected to Louisiana's struggle to find hope and kindness in a world that is not always happy at all."