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Interview with National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Kate DiCamillo

There's no denying it --- Kate DiCamillo has one of the best "children's book author" resumes out there. She's written 17 children's books, has won the Newbery Award (more than once!) and was recently named the National Ambassador for Young People's LIterature. In this interview, Kate tells us where she was when she found out she won the 2014 Newbery Award for FLORA AND ULYSSES, what she wrote about as a child, a particularly amusing plane ride and her plans as National Ambassador. 

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Getting Introspective: What is YA, Anyway?

In early January, the mind-set is all, "new year, new you!" But as the days wear on and you start going to the gym way less than you promised, watch yet another episode of Pretty Little Liars instead of starting your homework and put off starting the next Great American Novel for tomorrow night, it's time to actually get introspective. Sure, you wanted to be a healthy, non-procrastinating famous author (and a gourmet chef, too!) but who actually are you?
 

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Favorite Moments - ALAN Conference 2013

OK I admit it --- I’m writing about a conference that happened at the end of November, when everyone was abuzz about another holiday. However, going to the ALAN conference --- a two-day event that celebrates young adult literature --- was so incredible that even though I’m a bit behind (whoops!) I thought it would be worthwhile to share some of my favorite moments & author quotes. Check them out, below!

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