Where Kate's Going
Mar 16, 2024
Saturday, 2:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
River Hills Mall
1850 Adams Street #404
Mankato, Minnesota
Apr 18, 2024
Thursday, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
BookPeople
Central Presbyterian Church
200 E 8th St
Austin, Texas
Tickets available (includes book)
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
May 18, 2024
Saturday, 2:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Apache Mall
1201 12th Street SW Suite 425
Rochester, Minnesota
June 5, 2024
Wednesday, TBA
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14
Nashville, TN 37215
Further details soon
Where Kate's Been
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
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)