Kate DiCamillo named the next Ambassador of Young People's Literature by the Library of Congress.

Kate DiCamillo is a critically acclaimed, bestselling author of novels and stories for children. Her books include the Newbery Award winner The Tale of Despereaux and the Newbery Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie--both of which were adapted into successful feature films. She is also the author of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and The Tiger Rising, a National Book Award finalist. Her much-anticipated new novel, The Magician's Elephant, follows Peter Augustus Duchene's search for his missing sister on the advice of a mysterious fortune-teller.

Signing Guidelines:

Ms DiCamillo will sign and personalize one title and sign (but not personalize) up to two additional titles per person.  She will not sign promotional materials such as posters, autograph books, personal items, etc.

Recording note: a fire drill took place just as Ms. DiCamillo was to take the stage.