Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.
DiCamillo will discuss her new book, “Ferris,” available March 2024. The playful book explores the theme of navigating chaos and unexpected challenges during a pivotal summer in Ferris Wilkey’s life. Through humor and a touch of the supernatural, the story conveys a message of adaptability, familial bonds, and the ability to find light in unexpected places, even amidst the pandemonium of life's twists and turns.
