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November 22, 2025 30 mins

Those who have experienced the magic of a read aloud know they are a must in every home and classroom. Reading to children is so important and in this interview Kate shares some of the reasons why we should all find the time to read to children. 

Find Kate DiCamillo
https://www.katedicamillo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KateDiCamillo
Lost Evangeline by Kate DiCamillo https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Evangeline-Norendy-Tale-DiCamillo/dp/1420532197/

Chapters 
00:00 Meet Kate DiCamillo
04:09 Why do you feel reading out loud to kids is important?
07:03 What would you say to a teacher who says “I don’t have the time to read out loud to my class.”
How to find the time to read to kids.
08:53 Does reading aloud provide behavioral or emotional benefits?
10:20 What ages do you read out loud to?
12:55 What if someone is not comfortable reading out loud?
14:51 After reading a story out loud what can we do to enhance the experience
18:28 An experience where a read aloud of one of Kate DiCamillo’s books impacted someone else.
21:26 Does Kate have a favorite book of hers to hear read out loud?
22:50 Kate’s go to chapter for her to read out loud to a group.
24:37 Why Kate writes short books with short chapters
25:47 How being read to impacted Kate DiCamillo
26:56 How Kate decides what to work on next
28:50 What is next for Kate DiCamillo?
29:43 Kate’s book recommendation

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