Where Kate's Going
Oct 3, 2026
Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Deep Valley Book Festival – 10th anniversary event
1 p.m. Headliner, keynote
Courtyard by Marriott Event Center
901 Raintree Road,
Mankato, MN
Details …
Oct 9, 2026
Friday, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Boulder Public Library
hosts a public event at the
Main Library
2nd Floor south, above the Arapahoe entrance
1001 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 303-441-3100
Registration is required. The event is free.
Books will be available for purchase from the
Boulder Bookstore.
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Oct 11, 2026
Sunday
Barnes & Noble Chapel Hills
1565 Briargate Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Phone: 719-266-9960
One adult and one child book admission is $24.88. Ticket includes admission for one adult and one child under the age of 12 plus one copy of the deluxe edition of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which the author will sign.
One solo admission is $24.88. Ticket includes admission plus one copy of the deluxe edition of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which the author will sign.
There are seated tickets and standing-room-only tickets. Ticket holders will be admitted beginning at 10:00 am. The author will speak at 11:00 am.
Oct 17 , 2026
Saturday
Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors
The Lincoln School
301 Butler Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.
Details …
Nov 7 , 2026
Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
26th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival
Union Depot
214 4th Street East
Saint Paul, MN
Details …
Where Kate's Been
June 6, 2026
Saturday, 4:00 pm
Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Lykke Books, independent bookstore
203 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, MN
507-276-8724
April 28, 2026
Tuesday, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Author Event: Kate DiCamillo,
John Schu, Katherine Applegate
Winchester Book Gallery/Bookstore
7 N Loudoun St
Winchester, VA 22601
Open to the public. Details …
Mar 1, 2026
Sunday, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Stories & Songs with Kate DiCamillo and Jimmi Langemo
Judson Church, 4101 Harriet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Organized by The Red Balloon Bookshop
Join Kate and musician Jimmi Langemo for an afternoon of stories, music, inspiration, and connection!
This event is open to the public with a $10 entrance fee per person which includes a signed book from Kate DiCamillo.
All proceeds of this event benefit Joyce Uptown Foodshelf.
Registration and Ticket are required. Space is limited, so tickets are available as long as supplies last.
Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday, 6:00 pm
An Evening with Kate DiCamillo
Saint Peter High School, Performing Arts Center
2121 Broadway Avenue
St Peter, Minnesota
Lecture and Book Signing
Free and open to the public
Book sales available by Book Mark
Oct 26, 2025
Sunday, 2:00 pm
Inprint Cool Brains series!
presents Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall
speaking about their new novel, Lost Evangeline
Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School
10410 Manhattan Drive
Houston, Texas
A free copy of Lost Evangeline for the first 100 families.
Bus scholarships available for student groups (details on Inprint Cool Brains website).
Oct 4, 2025
Saturday, 10:30 am
Saratoga Book Festival
Family Headline Event
Presented with Northshire Bookstore
Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall will speak about their new novel, Lost Evangeline
Maple Avenue Middle School
515 Maple Ave
Saratoga Springs, New York
Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday, 5:00 to 9:00 pm
25th Anniversary Celebration of
Because of Winn-Dixie at the
Riverview Theater with Kate DiCamillo
3800 42nd Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This event will begin at 5:00pm and open with an introduction from Kate DiCamillo followed by a screening of the movie Because of Winn-Dixie. The movie runs for approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. Following the screening, Kate DiCamillo will answer questions from the audience and sign books.
After the Q&A, Kate DiCamillo will sign copies of her books. Due to the anticipated size of this event, guests may have only two total books signed.
Additional copies of Kate DiCamillo’s books will be available to purchase at the event. If there’s a particular title you’d like, we recommend ordering it ahead of time to guarantee your claim of a copy. You can indicate in your order comments if you’d like to pick your additional book(s) up at the event.
May 3, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 pm
Barnes & Noble HarMar Mall
2100 North Snelling Ave
Roseville, MN 55113
Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Bookbug sponsoring
An Evening with Kate DiCamillo
Lincoln International Studies Auditorium
912 N Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Ticket for two is $20
which includes one copy of Orris and Timble: Lost and Found
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.
Nov 2, 2024
Saturday, 1:00 pm
Book reading and signing
Barnes & Noble Miller Hill Mall
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy #L25
Duluth MN 55811
Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Talking Volumes with Kate DiCamillo
Fitzgerald Theater
10 East Exchange Street
St. Paul MN
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
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
Sept 14, 2024
Saturday
Mississippi Book Festival
Mississippi State Capitol
400 High Street
Jackson, Mississippi
June 5, 2024
Wednesday, TBA
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14
Nashville, TN 37215
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
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!
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
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
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
Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday, 9:00 am PT
Children’s Book World
VIRTUAL SCHOOL WEBCAST — PRE-RECORDED
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst
Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday, 10:00 am ET
Northshire Bookstore
VIRTUAL SCHOOL WEBCAST — LIVE
featuring The Puppets of Spelhorst
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)