Walden Media’s Because of Winn-Dixie site offers an interview with author Kate DiCamillo on making the movie from her book.
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Waking Brain Cells 
Dear Miss Kate DiCamillo
I am reading one of your book-BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE now, As a foreigner, I found this book is helpfull to improve my English reading capability.
But during my reading of this book, I found that there was a sentence I could not understand completely-p96″Yes ma’am. I am. But these days, I don’t drink nothing stronger than coffee”. could you please explain it for me? Is there some mistakes in this sentence?
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Dear Kate,
I am a huge fan of your books and I wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading The Tale of Despereaux! I loved it very much! I am a writer as well. My story is about a man who goes to Asia to take pictures of elephants. Are you able to E-mail me back and give me some tips about writing good storys?
E-mail me back
your #2 fan Garrett Hubbard
p.s.
I am your number 2 fan because there are alot of number 1 fans but very little number 2’s. So I would love to be your number 2 fan.
Garrett Hubbard
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Dear Kate,
Hello!
I am doing a report on you
for my classesauthor study. I would love to get some personal information on you like how old you are, what you did before you became an author, your
inspiration for writing,
what some of your hobbies are, etc. I would really
love for you to e-mail me back if you can.
Mia
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Im doing an auther study prodject I need some information on why you wrote the tale of despereaux can you please write back ansering my question it would be a huge help. thank you for your time
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Hi Kate,
I teach Grade 4 in Ontario, Canada and I just wanted to know if you have an email address or mailing address in order for my students to write to you and for you to write them back. I think it’s important for students to not only build a relationship with the book, but also for them to get to know the author. Hope to speak to you soon!!
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Dear Kate,
I read The Tale of Despereaux. It was wonderful. I was sad when i finished. I love how you described each thing as you said ” order to go forward you must go backwards.” I am know reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I just got it this morning. My teacher Mrs. Berube told me about Despereaux I read it for a book report. Know I love your books. You’re a wonderful righter. I hope you right more books for me to keep reading. Bye.
Your #1 Fan
P. S. I am in 5th grade. Jessica Bacon
Manchester NH
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Dear Kate
I am doing an author study and I choose you! Also just so you know no one else did but me so please think of my as your number one fan in Michigan! I need a little help from you on my time lines. Here are few questions I would like you to answere and plz add the year. When did you get your dog? What was your favirote age and what year was it when you were that age? Please write me back.
Your number one fan in Michigan
Christian
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Dear Kate
I am doing an author study and I choose you! Also just so you know no one else did but me so please think of my as your number one fan in Michigan! I need a little help from you on my time lines. Here are few questions I would like you to answere and plz add the year. When did you get your dog? What was your favirote age and what year was it when you were that age? Please write me back.
Your number one fan in Michigan
Christian
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Hi, My name is Amanda and i am doing a school autor study report and i was wondering if you could e-mail me because i have so many questions for you so if you could e-mail me at amanda.deak@yahoo.ca thanks hope to get to talk to you.
Love,
Amanda
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Dear Kate DiCamillo,
I’m doing an author study book report in class and I was wondering if you could answer some of my questions. What are your favorite hobbies? What are you writing right now? I just love your books expecially The Tale of Despereaux! Hope you are able to respond.
Your biggest fan,
Abigail, GA, 10
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I’m reading two of your books right now. I’m reading The Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn-Dixie. I was wondering what is your email address because we have to do a prodject in school. Thank you.
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Dear Kate,
Like Deana MacNaughton, I am a grade 4 teacher (in Victoria, BC), and my students are doing a novel study on ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’. As a bonus activity I would like them to be able to write a letter/e-mail to the author. I have been unable to find contact information over the internet. Is there somewhere my students can write you?
Thanks
J. Nicolson
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To contact Kate DiCamillo use her publisher, Candlewick Press.
To write to an author or illustrator, mail to:
c/o Candlewick Press
2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
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hey kate my names Donna. im a 6th grade student in R.I. im really your number one fan!! i love how your books are just so fun and adventurest speled it wrong i no but im 11 years old and really if u can email me back that would be fantastic!! i would be able to show my teachers what you said!! because we r doing an favorite author resurch. wich i picked you because as you can see your my favorite author!<333 well kate if you can email me back that would be awsome because i would have that forever and that would be in my heart. forever. well thank you for listining for me thats fantastic well my email address is: savannahsmith8@yahoo.com thank you bye now
P.S. please write back kate well thanks byeeee
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hey miss kate DiCamillo,
i love your books i am loving the tale of desperaux it is really cute i feel really sorry for miggery sow it is so crule to punish a girl with a clout to the ear i am 9 years old and i really would like to read more of your books but i must tell you my school just had a book fair and 20 coppies of your books went from tessa
ps.please write me a letter at i3 tavistock court croydon hills and i would like to know your address bye
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Dear Ms. DiCamillo, My class just wanted to let you know how much we loved reading “Because of Winn Dixie”. Thank you for writing such a heart-warming story! We’re reading about Mercy Watson now. You’re a wonderful author!
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Dear Mrs. Kate Dicamillo,
You are my favorite author my favorite book is Edward Tulane.
Could you please wright a Edward Tulane 2?
I am in the summer reading program in Hoover Pubic Library in Alabama,
and I will only check out your books.
From
Mary Hannah
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Hello, Kate DiCamillo, my name is Lily, and I love your books. I have read about 6 books of yours and I loved all of them very much. I am writing a book right now, and i really want to publish it. (i have loved writing since i was in 2nd grade, and my teacher told me that i was a young author) Can you help me?! Also, when i grow up, i want to be a very famous and a really great writer just like you.. can you give me any tips how you do it? but anyway, i just wanted to tell you that i think you write amazing books.
i hope to hear from you again!
-Lily
ps. if you have a chance.. please write back. Thank you!
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PLEASE HAVE MISS DICAMILLO E-MAIL ME BACK THE YEAR
WAS 1982 WE WERE SENIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL SHE WAS AT CLERMONT I WAS AT GROVELAND
MY COMMENT- MY DAUGHTER IS 9 SHE LOVES YOUR BOOKS
WHEN YOU VISIT FLORIDA
PLEASE VISIT UMATILLA FL
U E S 4TH GRADE-THANKS SAY
HELLO TO TINA P. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME GOD BLESS
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Dear Kate DiCamillo,
I am a HUGE fan of your books, I read The Tale of Despereaux and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I also saw the movie Because of Winn-Dixie. I plan on reading all of your books they are all SO great. You’re a great writer!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dear Mrs. DiCamillo,
Hi, my name is LeNay Graham and I am a 5/6 grade teacher at Ozaukee Christian School in Saukville, Wisconsin. In the last couple years, I have become a big fan of your books, especially “The Tale of Despereaux” and “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” The reason that I love these books so much is that they are not only beautifully written but they teach themes that I think are so important for kids to grasp: forgiveness, redemption, love, and hope.
I know that this may be a long shot, but I was wondering if you or your publisher would be interested in donating 21 copies of both books or of one of the books. I would love to use “The Tale of Despereaux” in November for a novel study; I would like to use “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” in the spring. I have my own copy but would like the kids to be able to have their own so that they can participate in literature circles and have discussion about these themes.
Like I said, I realize that you probably get many e-mails like this, and I completely understand if this is a crazy request. 🙂 Thank you so much for reading this and for considering our request.
Blessings to you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. LeNay Graham (and her 5/6 grade class)
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hi Mrs. Dicamillo I’m sarah and I’m doing my homework from summer I need your living address and your mailing address.
Thank you so much.
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Dear Kate,
I like your books and would want to know why did wanted to write this book what was your inspiration of writing a book about a dog called winn-dixie and opal finding him in a grocery store
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I love the tale of despereax.But forgivenes is hope, and forgivnes is love.You are never to old to forgive.
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Dear Ms. DiCamillo, My 9-year-old’s grandmother is not feeling well and lives out of state, so I thought I’d have her read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane to grandma via tape recorder.
Well, she read chapters 1-5 and I packed up the tape along with the book for grandma. Before sending it, though, I thought: “Humm… I wonder what happens to the china rabbit?” So, I sat down and read the entire book in one sitting!”
The ending was entirely poignant and satisfying. In fact, the tears rolled down my face! Great character and plot development. The rabbit truly underwent a transformation, as did this reader.
Thank you for writing such an affecting book. Keep up the good work!
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Dear Kate,
I love your books i’ve read every single book of yours except for The Tiger Rising. I’m currently waiting 2 get ur newest book Great Joy its sounds really great!!! Someday i wish 2 meet you.
Your fan,
Dariyan Stallings
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Dear Kate,
Thank you for Edward Tulane,the most wonderful book of this year!
Anita
from Holland
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Katie,
I was so happily surprised to see our picture from nursery school posted in your journal. Ever since I read your book about Winn Dixie and made the connection to our experience in nursery school, I have been trying to contact you. My mother also tried to get in touch with you. We have a lot to catch up about. Remember our family adopted your minature schauzer Lizzie and she was a great family member to us for many years. I remember that when you moved to Florida that you took your Standard Poodle with you (I forget the name). At any rate, I’d love to catch up with you. I was stunned to see the same picture that I have and cherish on your website. I guess two little girls have the capacity to bond together and go through hard times that they’ll remember for life.
Please contact me at cjstemmler@aol.com as soon as you can. It’s been over 30 years that we’ve talked to each other and I’ve thought about you every year we’ve been apart.
I’d love to hear from you Katie.
Love, Trinky
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Hi Kate,
I am reading The Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn-Dixie to my third grade class right now. They are madly in love with both stories and you! I am as well! I have an adorable labrador retriever named Max that is discussed all the time during Winn-Dixie. The students want to write to you and thank you for such wonderful stories. We will be reading Edward Tulane next because they want to read all of your books now! Please let us know where you can write to us! Love, Ms. Scherer and Ariel Community Academy in Chicago.
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Dear Ms. Kate DiCamillo,
I am a hungarian girl, but I went to the American school for the past 8 years. I read all your books, but my favorite one is the Tale Of Desperaux. I read it about 4 times, and I always want to read it again. I absoltuley love your word choice, and you are so descriptive, that it is a pleasure to read your books. I know a whole bunch of people say the same thing, but I really want to meet you, because you inspire me, and you are one of my heroes.
Sicerely,
Luca
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Dear Ms. DiCamillo:
Thank you for your writing. I only remember a few times my daughter (who is now nine) was excited about reading, once in 1st grade her teacher read Because of Winn Dixie and she loved it and then in 3rd grade a student teacher read The Tales of Desperaux and she loved it. The Tale of Desperaux made such an impact on my daughter that the little girl who once would rather do anything but read now enjoys reading and looks forward to each new book from you. I bought Great Joy yesterday and surprised her with it and she almost cried she was so excited. Her excitement about your books is contagious and almost tangible.
Thank you for your writing, it has inspired my daughter and awaken something new in her. She is now in 4th grade where they are focusing a lot on writing and she loves it and wants to be an author like you.
Thank you again.
C. Todd
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dear kate,
tommorow i have a authors fair i have to do and i wanted you to came but its to late.i love your books. im a big fan
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Hi I teach 3rd grade and we are writing a letter to you about how wonderful your book was to read in class can you send us some mailing information 🙂 Thanks we know your busy writing another wonderful story:)
Geneva 3rd Grade
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Dear Kate,
I am a 5th grade teacher. I hold such a deep love for all of your books. When my students were struggling with truly seeing the joy reading gives and the possibilities it brings into life, I read them the Tale of Despereaux and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, my personal favorites. It was amazing watching before my eyes students that come from all walks of life, some of them extremely hard walks of life, light up with excitement at the thought of hearing just one more chapter. They became obssessed with your books and for Christmas I had parents calling left and right asking where they can find them. The kids actually asked for books for Christmas!!!! Your writing sparked something in them that they never knew existed, a true and sincere love of reading, which now a days seems like a Miracle! Thank you and please keep writing your wonderful stories! The kids would love to be able to send you letters and their thoughts about their reading. Is there any way they can do this?
Thank you!!!
Amanda Bomar
Mesquite, TX
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Dear Kate,
It’s my boyfriend’s birthday on February 6. He loves your book the Tale of Despereaux. We both love to read, and I was wondering if you would sighn the book for me to give to him, but I don’t know your address. Please e-mail me back it is very important to me. Thanks for writting his favorite book!
Mallory Kelley age 13
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Dear Kate,
Hi my name is Margaret(11years old) and I am from New Jersey and I go to bball camp in Philidelphia! I moved to Japan because of my dad’s job, but I am having sooo much fun! I think your books are fantastic!!!! You really put a lot of power into your words. I have read very many books of yours. My favorite book of yours is The Tale Of Despereux! I would love to get an email back from you! Thank you for reading this,
Margare
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Dear Kate, My name is Jack and I am in forth grade. I am doing an author report and I have chosen you because I like your books. I have read 3 of them they are Because of Winn-Dixie, Tiger Rising, and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. My teacher has also read me the Tale of Despereaux. My favorite so far is Edward Tulane. But it is sad. Can you answer a few questions for me? Are you working on a new book? How old were you when you wrote your first book? Do you have a hobby? I would really love you to email me back if you can.
Thank you,
Jack
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Dear Kate Dicamillo,
My name is Taylah i am a huge fan.Before someone recomended your books to me i could never pick up a book and finish it or enjoy it.I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!!!! I even loan them to my friends to read tto and they love them too!I think you should make The Tale of Despereaux into a cartoon movie aswell!
From a big big fan Taylah
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Hello Kate,
I am a mother of two girls Sydney 9 and Savannah 11 and I am also a k-2 teacher librarian. I am reading Edward Tulane with my six second grade classes and they are loving it. When I stop reading because of time the room is filled with moans and groans for me to continue.
I wanted to share a paper with you that my daughter wrote about you and your two books Edward Tulane and Winn Dixie. If you could please provide an address so I can send it I think you would really enjoy it.
As a mom and a librarian I must tell you that Edward Tulane is my favorite book, from the first page I was captured by him.
If you are ever touring we would love to have you here in central New York as our visiting author.
Hope to hear from you,
Karen Watson
Waterman Librarian
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heyyyy kate i love you i go to your book signings and everything!!!! im doing a project of you i have a picture of u and me i just need a picture of u but like a bigger one because all i find of you is like a tiny thing please email me back for some advice…. plus my teacher says im the best writer in the class and i want to be an author like u please email me back!!!!thanks love your fan
courtney b
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