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This author talk will feature three wonderful children's authors: Eliza Wheeler, Margi Preus and Amie Bissonette. Hear about their newest books and where they find their inspiration for writing children's stories. Learn more at https://www.redberybooks.com/event/cabin-fever-author-talk-childrens-authors-night
The Deep Valley Book Festival gets its name from the setting of the beloved Betsy-Tacy children’s books written by Mankato-born author Maud Hart Lovelace.
The largest literary festival of its kind in Southern Minnesota, the Deep Valley Book Festival connects readers and writers in a celebration of literature and literacy. This free and family-friendly event brings people together to celebrate our vibrant literary culture.
The festival features programs, workshops, speakers, panel discussions, book giveaways, and more. Margi is proud to be the keynote speaker. Learn more and register for this two-day online event at www.deepvalleybookfestival.com.
Nelly Trocmé Hewett, daughter of André and Magda Trocmé
On Wednesday, February 17, 7:00-8:00pm, the Fireside Reading Series will feature Margi and her special guest Nelly Trocmé Hewett, who was an invaluable resource and inspiration for Margi’s latest YA novel, Village of Scoundrels.
Based on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, Village of Scoundrels tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what was right. Nelly Trocmé Hewett, who grew up in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon during WWII, is the daughter of Pastor André and Magda Trocmé, who sheltered refugees and inspired others to do the same. Nelly’s story is part of the oral history archive at the Holocaust Memorial Center. She currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Fireside Reading Series is an ongoing in partnership with the Hamline Midway Library. All events are free and hosted via Zoom.
For 27 years and counting, this Fireside Reading Series highlights the work of some of Minnesota’s finest writers who have published new work the previous year. The 2021 Fireside Reading Series authors also include Kao Kalia Yang, Lin Enger, Yelena Bailey, Carolyn Holbrook, and Heid Erdrich. This six week online series runs Wednesdays, January 20th– February 24th, 2021. See the complete line up of authors and register (it’s free!) at www.thefriends.org.
Join Margi on WTIP 90.7 Grand Marais Interview with Lin Salisbury Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 28 at 6 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 – 8 p.m. Annie Harvieux of Write On! Radio will interview Margi about her latests books, meeting Joe Biden, and much more.
Write On! Radio interviews local, national and international authors as well as editors, playwrights, poets and more. They’re interested in all things literary, from spoken word performances to readings by writers to just plain well-written works of art.
Write On! Radio airs every Tuesday, 7 – 8 p.m. Central Time on KFAI 90.3 FM Minneapolis and live on the web at www.kfai.org. Shows are archived for two weeks on line. Shows are also available via our podcasting site: www.writeonradio.libsyn.com
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