Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Kate Di Camillo

Kate DiCamillo's books have won numerous awards. Well-known titles include Because of Winn-Dixie (which became a Hollywood film), The Tale of Despereaux, and Flora and Ulysses. But her success did not happen overnight. Before the public knew her name, DiCamillo worked odd jobs, submitted manuscripts, and collected nearly 400 rejection letters. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short biography about her life. Includes an interview transcript and a selected list of her books.