Exploring Love and Light in 'Ferris' with Kate DiCamillo

The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers Podcast

Join us for a captivating exploration of Kate DiCamillo's latest literary masterpiece, Ferris. Prepare to be swept away by a heartwarming love story between a granddaughter and her grandmother, where love in all its forms intertwines with the search for light in the darkest of times.

Discover how music serves as a beacon of hope in this evocative tale, where characters come to life on the page. Kate shares her writing process, prioritizing emotional resonance over mere calculation. Don't miss out on this magical conversation as we delve into the soul-stirring themes of Ferris and uncover the transformative power of storytelling with the incomparable Kate DiCamillo.

Transcription: ⁠You can read the ⁠transcription on ⁠The Children's Book Review⁠⁠.

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Ferris on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠.

Discussion Topics:

Kate DiCamillo Talks About:

• The significance of the dedication to Tracy Bailey and Rainey Stewart: Exploring the personal inspirations behind Ferris.
• Character development: Understanding how characters like Ferris reveal themselves to Kate DiCamillo during the writing process.
• Themes of love: Analyzing the various forms of love depicted in the story and their impact on the characters.
• Finding light in darkness: Discussing how the theme of light, particularly through music and a chandelier, serves as a metaphorical beacon of hope.
• Emotional vs. mathematical writing: Delving into Kate DiCamillo's approach to finding the right words emotionally rather than through mathematical precision.

Resources:

For more information, visit https://www.katedicamillo.com/.

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