Margi Preus facts for kids

Margi Preus is an American author who writes exciting books for young readers. She is famous for her stories, especially Heart of a Samurai, which won a special award called the Newbery Honor in 2011. Her books have won many prizes and are loved by kids and grown-ups alike. They have even been translated into different languages around the world!

Margi Preus studied at Luther College and Binghamton University. She also taught at colleges like the College of St. Scholastica and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Today, she lives in Duluth, Minnesota.

Books by Margi Preus

Margi Preus has written many popular books for young people. Here are some of her well-known titles:

• Windswept (2022)
• Storm's Coming! (2016)
• The Bamboo Sword (2015)
• Enchantment Lake (2015)
• West of the Moon (2014)
• Shadow on The Mountain (2012)
• Heart of a Samurai (2010)
• The Peace Bell (2008)

Award-Winning Stories

Margi Preus's book Heart of a Samurai received the Newbery Honor in 2011. This is a very important award for children's books. It also won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.

Her book Windswept was nominated for the Minnesota Book Award in 2023. This shows how much her stories are enjoyed and recognized!