Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf

The media is invited.

Schedule:

·        8:45 to 9:15 a.m. - Reading of her picture book "The Legend of the Lady Slipper" in Becherer Hall Auditorium

·        9:25 to 11:30 Presentations and Q&A in Becherer Hall Auditorium

·        12:20 to Approx. 2:30 - Afternoon activities and book sale in the Mansion

Paul Ziebarth of Barnes and Noble will offer for sale a selection of Preus's works and other titles. Margi will sign her books, even those purchased previously -- all in the mansion first floor in the afternoon.

About the Author:

Margi Preus is a New York Times bestselling children's book author and playwright. Her novels for young readers have received multiple awards including a Newbery Honor and the Asian Pacific American Award for Children's Literature, and have been selected as ALA/ALSC Notable Books, Notable Books for a Global Society, and an NPR Backseat Book Club pick. Visit: www.margipreus.com.

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