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The 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture: Kate DiCamillo
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The 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture: Kate DiCamillo

Folger Theatre · Capitol Hill

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Essential for readers who cherish DiCamillo's work and anyone curious about the living lineage of American letters—this isn't a passive lecture but a conversation between two writers separated by time. Skip this if you're looking for a casual evening; come if you want to understand how storytellers think about their work and their influences.

Kate DiCamillo, the celebrated author of *Because of Winn-Dixie* and *The Tale of Despereaux*, takes the stage at the Folger Theatre for the 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture—an annual tradition that invites major literary voices to reflect on Welty's legacy and their own craft. DiCamillo's work shares Welty's gift for finding profound humanity in small-town life and emotional truth in fantastical premises, making her an inspired choice for this honor. The evening promises insight into DiCamillo's creative process, her relationship to Welty's Southern Gothic sensibility, and what it means to write for readers across generations. A wine reception and book signing follow the lecture, offering a chance to engage directly with one of contemporary literature's most vital voices.

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