Kate DiCamillo — American Author born on March 25, 1964,

Katrina Elizabeth "Kate" DiCamillo is an American writer of children's fiction for all reading levels, usually featuring animals. She is one of six people to win two Newbery Medals, recognizing her novels The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses. Her best-known books for young children are Mercy Watson series illustrated by Chris Van Dusen... (wikipedia)