Sophie

Sophie asked Kate DiCamillo:

What would you say is the most important thing to consider when writing for children?

Kate DiCamillo It's the same thing that is important for all of writing, I think: to tell a story with the whole of yourself.

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A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Kate DiCamillo:

Hello! Do you have any rituals when you are writing or about to write?

Carrie

Carrie asked Kate DiCamillo:

You capture the spirit, interests, and voice of children so well! Most adults lose that connection to their younger self as they get older. What or who helps you to portray kids and their interests so authentically?

Hope

Hope asked Kate DiCamillo:

Kate, your earlier books had a back story of sadness and loss for the main character. With Flora and Ulysses, the girl is stalwart and zany. Do these qualities reflect you and a progression in your own life?

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