Happy Birthday, Kate DiCamillo

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Kate DiCamillo, happy birthday to you!

Kate DiCamillo was born March 25th, 1964 and is the author of many wonderful books, including the Newbery award winner The Tale of Despereaux. Today she turns 47!

Celebrate by checking out one or two of her more famous books:

Because of Winn Dixie

The Tale of Despereaux

The Magician's Elephant

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Or visit her website for more information about Kate.

Happy Birthday!