Kate DiCamillo is one of America's most revered storytellers for children. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a two–time Newbery Medalist for The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses. DiCamillo's other famous books include Ferris, Because of Winn–Dixie, The Tiger Rising and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Several of her books were adapted into films and musical performances. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.