Kate DiCamillo has authored books about family, friendship, and facing life’s
challenges with hope. Her books are full of engaging and exciting characters;
large-eared Despereaux, vain & cold-hearted Edward Tulane, ugly yet happy
Winn-Dixie, Opal’s many unforgettable friends. DiCamillo shares her journey
as a writer and encourages students to write about what they see.

               Activities

Kate DiCamillo CyberHunt - Internet Scavenger Hunt
     CyberHunt Lesson Plan

How Are We Alike? - InspireData Graphic Comparisons
    How Are We Alike? Database (Table > Launch Questionnaire)
    Comparisons Rubric

On Writing - Personal Experience Narrative
    On Writing 6 Trait Rubric

Book Review Video - write and videotape a book review
    Writing With Writers Webpage
    Book Review Checklist

Celebrate Kate DiCamillo's Birthday - March 25th
    Short Story Rubric

Flashlight Readers Activity - Scholastic
     Experience the author's writing process
 

               Teacher Resources

Author Study Classroom Environment
Book Information & Downloads - Candlewick Press
Lesson Plans/Teacher's Guides - LitPlans
Lesson Plans - Web English Teacher
Activities & Lesson Plans - ReadWriteThink

Web Links:
    Official Author Website
    IMDb Movie Link
    Children's Literature Network - book list with summaries

Biographies and Interviews:
    Kids Reads
    About.com: Children's Books
    Scholastic
    TeenReads
    Borders
    Candlewick Press
    Teaching pre K- 8
    Read 420

Video/Audio:
    Barnes & Noble Studio
    Library of Congress Bookfest 02
    Library of Congress Bookfest 04
    Online News Hour