Kate DiCamillo

Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00 am, Red Cap Room
Celebrate a special anniversary with America’s most beloved storyteller!

Join us as children’s literature legend Kate DiCamillo celebrates the newly released twentieth anniversary edition of one of her most beloved books, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. At this special TCBF event, the author will share some behind-the-scenes stories about how she wrote this modern classic about a china rabbit who learns what it means to love, a tale that has entranced millions of readers—plus, you’ll be there when Kate makes a video call to the award-winning illustrator of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,  Bagram Ibatoulline, who has created a brand-new piece of art for this new edition of the book!  Copies of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and many other books by Kate DiCamillo will be available onsite for purchase, and a book signing will immediately follow the event.

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the author of many books for young readers. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal (Flora & Ulysses in 2014 and The Tale of Despereaux in 2004); the Newbery Honor (Because of Winn-Dixie, 2001), the Boston Globe Horn Book Award (The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, 2006), and the Theodor Geisel Medal and honor (Bink and Gollie, co-author Alison McGhee, 2011; Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, 2007). She is a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Emerita, appointed by the Library of Congress. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Clermont, Florida, Kate now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.