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

Summer 2025

Northwoods Writing Camp for Teen Girls

This five-day summer retreat is designed specifically for young writers. The experience of staying on an island to 'escape' distractions and discover their potential is truly magical for teen girls. Instead of writing to meet the requirements of a school assignment, campers learn to write their own stories for themselves.

Inspired by our guest authors and one another, this discovery process is transformative, helping girls to find their voices and gain the courage to pursue their dreams.

Author Talks, Awards, & More

 

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!

New for 2025

Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies

Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb (or "Dr. Kate," as she was known to her patients) was a doctor in rural northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, a time when very few women practiced medicine. Because the nearest hospital was over two hours away and the snowy roads were often impassable, Dr. Kate frequently traveled many miles by snowmobile or snowplow in order to reach her patients, which lead to her nickname, the "Angel on Snowshoes."

 

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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