Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature
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Edition 0 (2010) Winner
Margi Preus
マーギ・プルース
Margi Preus
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Children's writer
- Active Years
- 1999-
- Affiliations
- College of St. Scholastica (teaching), University of Minnesota Duluth (teaching)
- Nominations
- Minnesota Book Award (Middle Grade Literature) finalist — Windswept (2023)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Binghamton University | — | — | — | — | United States |
Luther College
Country:
United States
Binghamton University
Country:
United States
Graduate degree completed (details not specified)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Newbery Honor | Heart of a Samurai | — | American Library Association (ALA) / ALSC | Newbery Honor（準入賞） |
| 2011 | Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature | Heart of a Samurai | — | Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature committee | winner |
Newbery Honor
2011
Work:
Heart of a Samurai
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA) / ALSC
Result:
Newbery Honor（準入賞）
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
2011
Work:
Heart of a Samurai
Organization:
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature committee
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Heart of a Samurai
2010 Children's historical fictionA historical children's novel following a young Japanese castaway who travels to America; the story explores cross-cultural encounter and personal growth.
cultural encounter and understandingcoming of ageadventure
Windswept
2022 Children's literatureA children's book that deals with nature, community, and individual growth (detailed information limited).
naturecommunitygrowth
The Bamboo Sword
2015 Children's historical fictionA children's historical novel; detailed information is limited.
historyadventure
West of the Moon
2014 Children's literatureA children's book; detailed information is limited.
adventurefriendship
Shadow on The Mountain
2012 Children's literatureA children's book; detailed information is limited.
mysterygrowth
Enchantment Lake
2015 Children's literatureA children's story set around nature and local community.
naturecommunity
The Legend of the Lady Slipper
1999 Children's picture bookA picture book based on regional legend and nature.
legendnature
The Peace Bell
2008 Children's picture bookA children's picture book themed around war and peace.
peacehistory
Bibliography
- The Legend of the Lady Slipper
- A Book of Grace: Words to Bring You Peace
- The Peace Bell
- Heart of a Samurai
- Celebritrees: Historic and Famous Trees of the World
- Shadow on The Mountain
- West of the Moon
- Enchantment Lake
- The Bamboo Sword
- Storm's Coming!
- Windswept
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- historical children's fictionlyrical and descriptive prosefact-based character portrayal
- Recurring Motifs
- cross-cultural encountersnature and sense of placegrowth and courage
Legacy
Margi Preus is recognized for her children's historical fiction, receiving honors such as a Newbery Honor and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Her books have been featured on award lists, community reads, and translated into multiple languages.
In Popular Culture
- Selected for community reads and school recommended lists
Quotes
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Stories connect us across time and culture.
Source: Interview / author's remark (source details not specified) (2010)
Trivia
- Official website: www.margipreus.com
- Works have been featured on NPR
- Books have appeared on several "best of" lists and ALA/ALSC Notables