Margi Preus is the author of acclaimed books for young
readers, including Heart of a Samurai, which received a Newbery
Honor and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's
Literature. Her other widely recognized titles include West of the
Moon, winner of the Minnesota Book Award, as well as Shadow on the
Mountain, Village of Scoundrels, Windswept, and the Enchantment
Lake mystery series.
Her books have been named ALA/ALSC Notables, selected as NPR
Backseat Book Club picks, chosen for community reads, featured on
national "best of" lists, and translated into multiple languages.
Known for combining meticulous research with vivid storytelling,
Preus writes historical fiction, mystery, fantasy, and nonfiction
that bring little-known histories and remarkable characters to life
for middle-grade and younger readers.
Before turning full-time to children's literature, Preus worked
extensively in theater as a writer, director, and artistic
director, and taught writing and literature at the college level.
She lives in Minnesota, where she enjoys hiking, skiing, canoeing,
and reading-often when she's not researching her next book or
visiting schools and libraries.
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