newbery honor-winning Author, Speaker & Educator

Meet Margi Preus

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Margi enjoys traveling, speaking, and visiting schools all over the world.

Her books for young readers have won multiple awards, including a Newbery Honor, landed on the New York Times bestseller list and many other “best-of” lists, been honored as ALA/ALSC Notables, featured on NPR, and chosen for community reads. When not writing, she likes to ski, hike, paddle, or sit quietly with a book in her lap.

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““Margi Preus has a remarkable ability to create fascinating, page-turning stories that transport readers to faraway times and places. . . Preus combines impeccable research with strong characterization and plot—the very elements that draw readers into history and spark the curiosity to learn more.”
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— Bookpage

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For Teen girls in 7th-11th Grade

Join Margi at Northwoods Writing Camp!

This five day summer retreat is perfect for young writers! Inspired by our guest authors and each other, campers walk away with a renewed energy and courage to follow their dreams.

We all know there are limitations to what can be offered in a classroom. The magic of bringing girls to an island to "escape" distractions and realize their potential is marvelous. For them to write not for an assignment, not for a teacher, but for themselves and each other can be life changing. They find their voice.

This summer three sessions of camp are offered, all of which will take place on Atsokan Island at Rainy Lake. Each session is limited to 14 total campers. Most campers are 7th-11th graaders from rural Northern Minnesota, but students from all across the state are invited to apply.

Learn more and APPLY NOW at writingcamp.org!

 

Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction

Historical fiction, mystery, and fantasy for ages 10 and up.

 
 
 

Picture Books

Imaginative and educational stories for ages 3 to 100!

Educational & Enlightening

Margi would love to visit your school (virtually or in-person), speak at your conference, or conduct a writing workshop or residency.

How does a book come to be? What’s it like to be an author? Margi loves to explore these questions and more with large or small groups; classrooms or auditorium assemblies; kids or kids at heart. Learn more >

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“Thank you for coming to visit us. You really inspired me. It helped to know that I am not the only one that has no clue how their book will turn out.”
— Bhaiya - 5th grade

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Sometimes the sweetest, most special moments happen AFTER the presentation. “I want to grow up to be a writer like you.” Or “By the way, my name is Amy, in case you ever see me out in public.” 😂😊(I hope I do, Amy) Thanks @gr
Thanks to @greatriverlibrary for setting up this tour to awesome schools full of bright kids, game for all our shenanigans! Thanks @bbeschools for pics—and fun! Plus library visits to Royalton April 11 and Elk River April 13 #authorvisit #kidl
🎶 Winter’s here and the time is right for skiing in the street 🎵 (sing it yourself)
Better late than never!
Which end up?
The Littlest Voyageur, Turkish edition (I think?) Thanks to @kitapkurduysf for the post—I hadn’t seen it yet! Jean Pierre Petite le Rouge cuts a dashing figure, no?