Probably best known for her Newberry Medal winner, The Tale of Despereaux as well as Because of Winn Dixie and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Each of her works pulse with emotion and are filled with an elegant simplicity. Here the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature discusses her major works and offers some stellar literacy advice. She also explains why animals appear in many of her stories.
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