70: Margi Preus, Newberry Honor winner and author of Village of Scoundrels

Published: March 26, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

"There is hope. It's important not to lose hope. As long as you're alive, there is something you can do." - Margi Preus

Margi Preus is New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Honor book Heart of a Samurai, the Minnesota Book Award winning West of the Moon, and several other books for young readers, including the Enchantment Lake Mystery Series, and two new titles in 2020, The Littlest Voyageur and Village of Scoundrels. Her books have landed on many “best of” lists, been honored as ALA/ALSC Notables, selected as an NPR Backseat Book Club pick, chosen for community reads, and translated into several languages.At home in Duluth, Minnesota, she likes to hike, ski, paddle, or sit quietly with a book in her lap.

Connect with Margi on her website, Twitter, and Instagram.

ENTER TO WIN A SIGNED COPY OF VILLAGE OF SCOUNDRELS HERE.

Margi's book recommendation: Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky

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