Peggy Wirgau

Expertise

Ruth Becker's journey and the Titanic

The Titanic - the ship's journey, passengers, and crew

Writing historical fiction

Creating multi-dimensional, believable characters

Publishing History

The Stars in April (2021) Historical fiction Based on the true story of twelve-year-old Titanic survivor Ruth Becker.

Speaking Experience

Featured speaker at annual Titanic Conference, Pigeon Forge, TN 2021.

Featured speaker for Author Day, Facebook Live presentation by Titanic Museum Attraction, Pigeon Forge, TN 2022.

School groups in Michigan and Florida, Grades 5-8, up to 400 students 2021-2023 Many book clubs, in-person and virtual 2021-present.

Biography

Peggy Wirgau is a Michigan native and now lives near Denver, Colorado.

She loves bringing history to life for readers. Peggy has written for Appleseeds, Insight, Learning Through History, and contributed to Why? Titanic Moments by Yvonne Lehman.

Her award-winning debut novel, The Stars In April, is based on the true story of Ruth Becker, a twelve-year-old Titanic survivor.

She enjoys speaking at conferences, book clubs, and giving presentations about the Titanic to school groups.