Thursday, February 3, 2011

February's Featured Author: Kate DiCamillo

If you are looking for award-winning books loved by children and librarians alike -- Kate DiCamillo is the author for you!

In 2002, Kate won the Texas Bluebonnet Award for her novel Because of Winn-Dixie.

In 2004, The Tale of Despereaux brought Kate the Newbery Medal.

And just last month, Kate recieved the Geisel Award for Bink & Gollie, a book she wrote with her friend Alison McGhee.

You can find out more about Kate on her website -- and -- you can find a longer list of her books in the SAPL catalog.

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