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. A native of Florida, Kate now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Edward Tulane was made into an opera and had its world premiere at the Ordway.
This is part of a Gold Award Cache Series completed as part of a Gold Award project. A series of geocaches have been placed in the area recognizing historical women and Girl Scout Gold Award projects.
This was placed with permission from the City of St.Paul.