Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo

Events

Kate DiCamillo

Where Kate's Going

Oct 29, 2024

Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Talking Volumes with Kate DiCamillo
Fitzgerald Theater
10 East Exchange Street
St. Paul MN

For tickets and information

MPR News journalist Kerri Miller interviews Kate about the four new books she released this past year.

Sponsored by The Minnesota Star Tribune and Minnesota Public Radio

Nov 2, 2024

Saturday, 1:00 pm
Book reading and signing
Barnes & Noble Miller Hill Mall
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy #L25
Duluth MN 55811

Nov 17, 2024

Sunday, 3:00 pm
Book reading and signing
Content Bookstore, ticketed event at
The Grand Event Center
316 Washington St
Northfield MN 55057

Watch for ticket information closer to the date.

Where Kate's Been

Oct 4-5, 2024

Friday and Saturday
New Hampshire Book Festival
Concord, New Hampshire

Friday, October 4th, 10:00 am
Children’s Keynote

Saturday, October 5th, 5:00 pm
“Book to Screen” Family Event

Further details

Sept 14, 2024

Saturday
Mississippi Book Festival
Mississippi State Capitol
400 High Street
Jackson, Mississippi

Further details

June 5, 2024

Wednesday, TBA
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14
Nashville, TN 37215

Further details

May 18, 2024

Saturday, 2:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Apache Mall
1201 12th Street SW Suite 425
Rochester, Minnesota

May 3, 2024

Friday, 5:00 pm
Decatur Children’s Book Festival
Children’s Keynote Speaker
First Baptist Church of Decatur
308 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia

Apr 18, 2024

Thursday, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
BookPeople
Central Presbyterian Church
200 E 8th St
Austin, Texas

Tickets available (includes book)

Mar 16, 2024

Saturday, 2:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
River Hills Mall
1850 Adams Street #404
Mankato, Minnesota

Mar 9, 2024

Saturday, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tucson Festival of Books
Education Kiva 211 (seats 200)
Signing area for children follows the panel
Tucson, Arizona

Panelist: Kate DiCamillo
Moderator: Lisa Morris-Wilkey

Every Good Story is a Love Story: A Conversation with Kate DiCamillo

Award-winning author, Kate DiCamillo, shares her journey as an author and the story of writing her new book, “Ferris.” Kate is one of the most highly respected authors writing for children (of all ages) today. Her books consistently touch the hearts and emotions of readers, challenging them to consider new perspectives on loss and love.2

Mar 9, 2024

Saturday, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tucson Festival of Books
Education Kiva 211 (seats 200)
Signing area for children follows the panel
Tucson, Arizona

Finding Home: Journeys of Hope and Discovery
The search for home centers children in family relationships that bring hope and discovery even when facing difficult situations. Join three award-winning authors as their characters find joy in the midst of chaos in a small town, a cross-country road trip, and a new country.

Panelists: Kate DiCamillo, Dan Gemeinhart, Veera Hiranandani
Moderator: Lisa Morris-Wilkey

Every Good Story is a Love Story: A Conversation with Kate DiCamillo

Award-winning author, Kate DiCamillo, shares her journey as an author and the story of writing her new book, “Ferris.” Kate is one of the most highly respected authors writing for children (of all ages) today. Her books consistently touch the hearts and emotions of readers, challenging them to consider new perspectives on loss and love.

Mar 7, 2024

Thursday, 6:00 pm CT
O’Shaughnessy Education Center
on the University of St. Thomas campus
near Cleveland Avenue and Portland Avenue
Saint Paul, MN

Join Kate DiCamillo and John Schu in conversation about their new books, Ferris and Louder Than Hunger at the University of St. Thomas!

Purchase tickets from The Red Balloon Bookshop through Eventbrite.

Dec 7, 2023

Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 pm CT
Northfield MN Winter Walk with Content Bookstore
314 Division Street
Northfield, MN

IN PERSON launch event
featuring Mercy Watson is Missing

For more information, visit Contents Bookstore.

Nov 4, 2023

Saturday, 10:00 am CT
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
613 17th Ave N
Nashville TN

Reading and in conversation
with Ann Patchett
Wishing Chair Productions presents
La, La, La (puppet show performance)

featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst and La, La, La

Book sales by Parnassus Books

Oct 28, 2023

Saturday, 2:00 pm CT
Barnes & Noble Galleria
3230 Galleria, 70th & France
Edina MN

IN PERSON reading and signing
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst exclusive edition

Learn more.

Oct 19, 2023

Thursday, 6:30 pm ET
Live at the Library @ Library of Congress
Coolidge Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson Building
1st St SE, between Independence Ave and East Capitol St
Washington, DC

IN PERSON reading and signing
In conversation with Ann Patchett
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst

Book sales by Politics & Prose
The event is free, but you must pre-register.

Oct 14, 2023

Saturday, 12:00 noon CT
Twin Cities Book Fest
Progress Center and Fine Arts Buildings
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
1265 Snelling Ave N
St Paul, MN 55108

IN PERSON reading and signing
Featured Author keynote / in conversation
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst

Book sales by Red Balloon Bookshop
For more information, visit the Twin Cities Book Festival website.

Oct 12, 2023

Thursday, 9:30 am CT
Blue Willow Bookshop
VIRTUAL SCHOOL WEBCAST — LIVE
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst

For schools interested in participating,
contact Blue Willow Bookshop via this form.

Oct 11, 2023

Wednesday, 11:15 am and 12:15 pm CT
Children’s Book World
BOOK BREAK
VIRTUAL SCHOOL WEBCASTS — LIVE
featuring The Tale of Despereaux 20th anniversary edition and The Puppets of Spelhorst

For more information / school sign-up, visit Book Breaks.

Oct 10, 2023

Tuesday, 9:00 am PT
Children’s Book World
VIRTUAL SCHOOL WEBCAST — PRE-RECORDED
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst

For schools interested in participating,
visit Children’s Book World.

Oct 10, 2023

Tuesday, 10:00 am ET
Northshire Bookstore
VIRTUAL SCHOOL WEBCAST — LIVE
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst

For more information on joining this virtual school event, contact: events@northshire.com

Sep 30, 2023

Saturday, 4:00 pm CT
Red Balloon Bookshop
@ O’Shaughnessy Education Center Auditorium
at the University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
IN PERSON reading and signing
featuring The Tale of Despereaux 20th anniversary edition

Sep 21-23, 2023

One Book South Dakota and
South Dakota Festival of Books
IN PERSON readings and signings
featuring The Tale of Despereaux 20th anniversary edition

  • Thursday, Sept. 21, 5:00-6:00 p.m. – “Stories Are Everywhere” – The Monument, Rushmore Hall 1&2 (444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City)
  • Friday, Sept. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – “Stories Are Everywhere” – Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Mystic & Savoy Rooms (22 Lee St, Deadwood)
  • Saturday, Sept. 23 – 9:00 a.m. – “Talking Fairytales” and a Sneak Peek at The Puppets of Spelhorst– Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Mystic & Savoy Rooms (22 Lee St, Deadwood)