In this special episode of the Reading Teachers Lounge, hosts Shannon and Mary have an engaging and insightful conversation with acclaimed children's author Kate DiCamillo about treasured stories. They explore Kate's journey as a writer, discussing the profound impact of her debut novel 'Because of Winn-Dixie,' the themes of her books, and the role of animals in her stories. Kate shares her thoughts on writing with empathy, the importance of ending stories with hope, and the joy of reading aloud. Highlights include listener questions about vocabulary development and character inspirations, and Kate's reflections on the magical connection formed between readers and stories. RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE: Ferris by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link Kate DiCamillo's website Contact Kate via Candlewick Press Kate DiCamillo c/o Candlewick Press 99 Dover Street Somerville, MA 02144 Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link Facebook page for Kate DiCamillo Story resources for teachers Mercy Watson Books by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo *Amazon affiliate link our 6.16 Delightful Word Learning episode Bookworms reading curriculum Buy us a coffee Bonus Episodes access through your podcast app Bonus episodes access through Patreon Free Rubrics Guide created by us Finding Good Books Guide created by us Support the show Get Literacy Support through our Patreon Bonus Episodes access through your podcast app Bonus episodes access through Patreon Buy us a coffee Get a FREE Green Chef box using our link
