Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Kate DiCamillo obviously likes using quirky names in her books (Princess Pea and Miggery Sow aren't exactly common names), and says that thinking up names is the easiest part of writing for her. (Source)
Readers aren't the only ones who are punched in the feels by The Tale of Despereaux and all its sadness and joy. Even the author admits that the story makes her cry. (Source)
Author Kate DiCamillo says that her very favorite part of The Tale of Despereaux is the fact that our mousy hero decides to forgive his father, even after all Lester has done. (Source)