Maughan, Shannon. "A Talk with Kate DiCamillo." http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-dicamillo-kate. asp. 2001.

A brief interview with the author is presented concerning her life as a writer, influences on her writing, and her new book Tiger Rising.

"Speaking with Kate DiCamillo about Because of Winn-Dixie:A Hymn of Praise to Dogs, Friendship, and the South."

Candlewick Press-Authors & Illustrators http://www.candlewick.com/authill.asp?b=Author&m=bio&id=1989&pix=n. Accessed March 30, 2002. This publisher's web site includes the author's biographical information and comments on her work.

Swindle, Michael. "Winn-Dixie Woebegone, but Winsome and Wise." Books & Authors http://63.147.65.175/books/winndix O917.htm. September 17, 2000.

This site features a synopsis of the story and brief book review.