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“When I was a kid I loved to read, but I didn't write and I didn't create imaginary worlds. So, if one student walks away thinking, "She's obviously just an ordinary person, yet she gets to make her living doing what she wants to do. Maybe that applies to me, too," then I feel like my time has been well spent.”

Quote by Kate DiCamillo

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Kate DiCamillo is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Her works are known for their warmth, humor, and profound emotional depth, making them highly popular with readers. Born on March 25, 1964, DiCamillo's writing career began in the field of children's literature and has since expanded into adult literature. more

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