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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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.

Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction

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

Shadow on the Mountain

West of the Moon

Picture Books

Imaginative and educational stories for ages 3 to 100!

Lily Leads the Way

Storm’s Coming

Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World

The Legend of the Lady Slipper

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 >