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After listening to the #KateDiCamillo interview on the What Should I Read Next podcast, I had to start reading her newest series. On her website, Kate describes herself as “I‘m short. And loud. I hate to cook and I love to eat.” 😆 To me, she‘s cool, she‘s funny, she‘s real and she has a deep passion for reading and stories...and life. And all this reflects beautifully in these moving stories about friendship, family and following your heart.

Every time I finish a DiCamillo book, I sit and think about it. I do it because I‘m sure that‘s her point behind the book. And I do it because I can‘t not think about it. This book is stupendous - love it beyond expression. I preordered this book 4 months ago and it was worth the wait. DiCamillo is a master story-teller, master writer, and master heart-wrencher. Read it. It‘s for adults or kids. Read it now. #louisianaswayhome #katedicamillo

If you share a book with someone this Fall, let it be this one.

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"Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light."
Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux

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This is a heartwrenching book, esp Sara Ruth part :"(
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#katedicamillo #edwardtulane

My review of this book (last post) had me using "Kate" instead of DiCamillo or Kate DiCamillo. This is strictly because "Kate" is 4 characters long and DiCamillo is 9--and Kate DiCamillo is 13 characters--and I run out of room in my reviews if I use the 13. So, I FULLY respect Kate DiCamillo. But, I use "Kate" for space. Yes? :) *I love these lines. ?And I love this Dr. Meescham, would love to meet her & sit on her horsehair sofa. #katedicamillo

Fantastic writing, per usual. Newberry medaled for a reason. My take-away from second reading through?
That there is always hope. In the most desperate of times, hope prevails. And wins. #katedicamillo #thetaleofdespereaux

This book is killing me. Second time reading and I'm crying all over the place. Those words = total truth. #wordporn #thetaleofdespereaux #katedicamillo

He's a mouse. But these words. His true emotion - human emotion - the way anyone who loves another with an affection they've never known before feels, they want to give "honor." Despereaux speaks honesty, love--unconditional love, regardless of trial or tragedy or insurmountable odds. That is honor. And I'm like ?? #iwantthathonor #thetaleofdespereaux #katedicamillo

Ok. Kate is amazing. She's literally one of my favorite authors and this is THE genre I want (and have written) to write in. There's a reason this book was a Newberry Honor winner: it's INCREDIBLE. Poignant, sweet, funny, witty, and sad, whether you're an adult or kid, you need to read it. It's enjoyable every time I read it. #katedicamillo