# Interviewsicle: Author Kate DiCamillo

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Podcast: [Newsicle: Smart News for Curious Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newsicle-smart-news-for-curious-kids-7588811)
Published: 2026-07-31T23:10:23+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsiclepodcast/episodes/Interviewsicle-Author-Kate-DiCamillo-e3mqgn3
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Duration seconds: 1088

## Resource

Welcome back to Interviewsicle, Newsicle’s interview series! 🎙️📚 Lily sits down with inspiring guests to explore big ideas, remarkable careers, and the questions kids are most curious about. This episode features Kate DiCamillo, one of the world’s most celebrated and influential children’s authors. The two-time Newbery Medal winner has introduced millions of readers to unforgettable characters in books including Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, and the Mercy Watson series. She explains her writing process, discusses her new podcast StoryKind, and reflects on the power of stories to connect us!

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