September 24: Teen Book Fest

Saturday, sept. 24, 2022 // Rochester, New York

This September, Margi is proud to be one of the authors featured at the Greater Rochester Teen Book Fest (TBF)! Teens can sometimes be overlooked in libraries, with much attention, money, and resources given to children and adults. Somewhat caught in the middle of budgetary constraints, TBF is an amazing opportunity to dedicate an event to teens, to encourage their reading, and to demonstrate their value to and within our communities. And…to have fun!

Learn more about the Greater Rochester Teen Book Fest at www.teenbookfest.org.

New Worlds, New Books: Upcoming Fantasy and Adventure Titles with Booklist

Dragons, fairytales, outer-space—books can take readers anywhere! Making the ordinary extraordinary, these fantasy and adventure titles will offer your patrons the chance to escape into another world while also provoking thoughtful insights into human nature.

Video moderated by Books for Youth senior editor, Maggie Reagan.

PW: Q & A with Margi Preus

“Newbery Honor winner Margi Preus writes books inspired by her love of the outdoors, her family, and the stories they share. Windswept, Preus’s newest middle grade fantasy novel, is a whirlwind adventure featuring trolls, magic, a child-snatching wind, and a determined group of “youngers” on a quest to save their siblings. We spoke with Preus about taking care of the planet, Norwegian fairy tale heroines, and reading like a writer.”

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October 29: Louisiana Book Festival

Margi’s headinG to Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

The Louisiana Book Festival offers you a chance to meet exceptional writers, find new books to read, and enjoy thought-provoking presentations. Whether you're young or old, enjoy puzzling over a good mystery, have a thirst for history, can't get enough of poetry, or love to cook up some great Louisiana dishes, our national award winning event has something for every book lover.

Come join the fun on October 29, 2022, in downtown Baton Rouge at the State Library of Louisiana, the State Capitol, the Capitol Park Museum, and nearby locations. The full schedule of programs will be available in mid-October including more details about Margi’s presentation. Learn more at www.louisianabookfestival.org.

August 4-7: Lily Leads the Way at the Festival of Sail

Aug. 4-7, 2022 // Festival of Sail // Lake Superior

With tall ships landing in Two Harbors during the Festival of Sail, it was the perfect weekend to celebrate ships big and small with… Activities! Ice cream! Sailor hats! And books!

During the three-day celebration, Margi read Lily Leads the Way to some pretty enthusiastic young readers at The Bookstore at Fitger’s (Duluth) and Drury Lane Books (Grand Marais). She also stopped by Back Forty Books (Two Harbors) to sign copies with wonderful bookseller Kelli.