Funny and poignant, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE captures life in a quirky Southern town as Opal and her mangy dog, Winn-Dixie, strike up friendships among the locals. Kate DiCamillo’s first published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediately proved to be a keeper -- a NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages.

Author biography

Kate DiCamillo is the author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, which was awarded the Newbery Medal; THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, a Newbery Honor winner; THE TIGER RISING, a National Book Award Finalist; the picture book GREAT JOY; and six books starring Mercy Watson, including a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. She lives in Minneapolis.