I was born in Philadelphia and currently live in Minneapolis. I write for both children and adults. Kate DiCamillo adultbearchild Change image and share on social
I didn't start working on children's books until I got a job at a book warehouse on the children's floor. When I started reading some of the books, I was so impressed. Kate DiCamillo bookchildfloor Change image and share on social
I thought I was going nowhere. Now I can see there was a pattern. Kate DiCamillo patternthink Change image and share on social
I am single and childless, but I have lots of friends and I am an aunt to three lovely children. Kate DiCamillo auntchildchildless Change image and share on social
My goal is two pages a day, five days a week. I never want to write, but I'm always glad that I have done it. After I write, I go to work at the bookstore. Kate DiCamillo bookstoredayglad Change image and share on social
I like to think of myself as a storyteller. Kate DiCamillo storyteller Change image and share on social
Everything I write comes from my childhood in one way or another. I am forever drawing on the sense of mystery and wonder and possibility that pervaded that time of my life. Kate DiCamillo childhooddrawforever Change image and share on social
I work full-time in a used bookstore. I get up. I drink a cup of coffee. I think, The last thing I want to do is write. Then I go to the computer and write. Kate DiCamillo bookstorecoffeecomputer Change image and share on social
Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift. Kate DiCamillo childchoreduty Change image and share on social