Kelly J. Baptist, Heather Shumaker, Patrick Flores-Scott, Jack Cheng
Kate DiCamillo on BookSmitten
OCT 21, 202531 MIN
Kate DiCamillo on BookSmitten
OCT 21, 202531 MIN
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<p>It’s 25 years since “Because of Winn Dixie” was published, which means 25 years of readers enjoying the heart and honesty of Kate DiCamillo. We’re delighted to share this conversation with one of kidlit’s most beloved authors, and chat with Kate about her unforgettable characters and craft. As Kate says, “Characters are people I’ve discovered, not made up.” Come discover Kate’s world with us!Our Books for Children and Young Adults:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9781101934623" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flying Lessons & Other Stories</a> Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9780593121368" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero</a> by Kelly J. Baptist</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/isaiah-dunn-saves-the-day-9780593429228/9780593429211" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day</a> by Kelly J. Baptist</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9781643790527" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Electric Slide and Kai</a> by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell Johnson</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9780593380864" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Swag is in the Socks</a> by Kelly J. Baptist</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/eb-flow-kelly-j-baptist/18601026" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eb & Flow</a> by Kelly J. Baptist</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/ready-set-dough-kelly-j-baptist/19668035?ean=9780593429174" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ready, Set, Dough!</a> by Kelly J. Baptist</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9780399186387" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See You in the Cosmos</a> by Jack Cheng</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-many-masks-of-andy-zhou/18842614?ean=9780525553823" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Many Masks of Andy Zhou</a> by Jack Cheng</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9781250053985" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jumped In</a> by Patrick Flores-Scott</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9781250211651" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American Road Trip</a> by Patrick Flores-Scott</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/no-going-back-patrick-flores-scott/20426707?ean=9780316407502" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">No Going Back</a> by Patrick Flores-Scott</li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/21174/9781534430891" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Griffins of Castle Cary</a> by Heather Shumaker</li></ul><ul><li>Kelly J. Baptist: <a href="https://www.kellyiswrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">kellyiswrite.com</a></li><li>Jack Cheng: <a href="https://jackcheng.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jackcheng.com</a></li><li>Patrick Flores-Scott: <a href="https://patrickfloresscott.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">patrickfloresscott.com</a></li><li>Heather Shumaker: <a href="https://heathershumaker.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">heathershumaker.com</a></li><li><br></li></ul><p>Find us online: Contact us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]"></a></p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/booksmittenpod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@booksmittenpod</a> </p><p>Bluesky: @booksmitten.bsky.social</p><p>Produced by Patrick Flores-Scott and Heather Shumaker</p>
