Because of Winn-Dixie

About the Author

Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux, which received a Newbery Medal; The Tiger Rising, which was a National Book Award Finalist; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which won a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award; the best-selling Mercy Watson series; and The Magician’s Elephant. About Because of Winn-Dixie, she says, “The book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South.” Kate DiCamillo lives in Minneapolis.

Also by Kate DiCamillo:

The Magician’s Elephant

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Tale of Despereaux

The Tiger Rising

Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride

Mercy Watson Fights Crime

Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise

Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Mercy Watson:

Something Wonky This Way Comes

Great Joy