Margaret Nevinski

Some of My Work

When sixth-grader Becca gets a school assignment to visit the local senior care facility, she wonders, Why me? But when she meets Olivia Browne, a painter who sees life her own way, Becca begins to see things differently, too.

The Eve of St. Agnes

Seventeen-year-old Courtney dreams about her future husband on January 20th, the Eve of St. Agnes. One problem: he's the geekiest guy at her school. Can St. Agnes help?

Animal Acrostics

Whimsical poems about a salamander, squirrel, coyote, snake, and more!

Elena discovers friendship, trust, and forgiveness as she learns to float.

Iris—not your typical Greek goddess—dreams of flying to the sun.

Remembering Minidoka: A Journal from an Internment Camp

Nine-year-old Lily must move to an internment camp with her family during World War II.

In 1960, first-grader Ruby Bridges faces an angry mob when she starts school.

My Favorite Links

Raven Quill Literary Agency

"Where your words take flight." The literary agency I'm proud to say represents my work

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Where I earned my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Our Grade A writing organization

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Where I get inspired teaching creative writing workshops for kids

The Authors Guild

The writer's advocate

BARN - Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network

A place to take classes and connect with writers and other craft workers

The Writing Barn

Retreat. Create. Celebrate.

Highlights Foundation

Workshops and retreats for children's authors and illustrators

From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors

The latest on everything middle grade

Writing and Illustrating

Information and news about writing and illustrating children's books

Cynthia Leitich Smith and friends help us keep up with the children's book world

Publishing Insights

Writer's Digest provides interviews and industry news

A writing retreat for women on Whidbey Island, WA

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Support independent bookstores!

Elliott Bay Book Company

Seattle's legendary bookstore on Capitol Hill

Eagle Harbor Book Company

Bainbridge Island's community bookstore

Library of Congress

For kids and families

Polish Home Associaton

The place to study Polish and eat pierogi in Seattle

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