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Kate dicamillos picks for summer treehouse reading the author of because of winndixie and the tale of despereaux shares her summer book recommendations for young readers ages 8. Dicamillo offers a master class in how to tell and shape a story once all fat has been cut away. Kate dicamillo draws from central florida childhood in new. She was named the national ambassador for young peoples literature by the library of congress for 2014 2015. Candlewick press is committed to the authors and illustrators who create our books and to the readers who love them. Kate dicamillos picks for summer treehouse reading. Kate dicamillo is the acclaimed author of many books for young readers, including the tale of despereaux, winner of the newbery medal. Nov 18, 2015 kate dicamillo was named the national ambassador for young peoples literature of the library of congress and the childrens book council for 2014 2015. Her bestknown books for young children are the mercy watson series, illustrated by chris van dusen.
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