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Lillith Fleischauer
Lillith Fleischauer asked Kate DiCamillo:

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

Kate DiCamillo Hi Lilith. I was in my twenties when I knew for sure that I wanted to be a writer. But it wasn't until I was almost thirty that I started to actually write.
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Kelly
Kelly asked Kate DiCamillo:

I work as an Early Literacy Specialist at a public library, and I am extremely excited about your platform as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and the idea that "Stories Connect Us." Do you have any advice for parents, teachers, and librarians eager to help children develop a life-long love of reading?

Caitlin
Caitlin asked Kate DiCamillo:

My daughters and I have been reading all of the Mercy Watson together. They would like to know why you chose "toast with a great deal of butter" as Mercy's favorite food.

Dan
Dan asked Kate DiCamillo:

Dear Kate DiCamillo, As a fellow Minnesota resident and huge fan of your books, I was thrilled to discover you had been selected as the National Ambassador of Young People's Literature! What has been your favorite moment to date as the ambassador?

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