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Biography
Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (born March 25, 1964) is an American author of children's fiction. She has published over 25 novels, including Because of Winn-Dixie (2000), The Tiger Rising (2001), The Tale of Despereaux (2003), The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (2006), The Magician's Elephant (2009), the Mercy Watson series (2005—2022), and Flora & Ulysses (2013).
Awards & recognition
- Regina Medal · 2019
- E. B. White Read Aloud Award — Middle Readers · 2014
- Newbery Medal · 2014
- Geisel Award · 2007
- Newbery Medal · 2004
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- Josette Frank Award · 2001
- E. B. White Read Aloud Award
- National Ambassador — Young People's Literature
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2023 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2004 · nominated
