Thorir Sigfusson

Thorir Sigfusson came to the United States from Iceland when he was twelve years old and recalls those years of transition and not knowing the language as a time of great adjustment in his young life. Today, as an award-winning author, Thorir creates relatable stories for middle-grade readers. He began writing after retiring from a long career as an architect. Thorir and Victoria received recognition for their debut novel, The Big Dream, as a Red Ribbon Winner in the 2024 Wishing Shelf Awards.

Thorir Sigfusson came to the United States from Iceland when he was twelve years old and recalls those years of transition and not knowing the language as a time of great adjustment in his young life. Today, as an award-winning author, Thorir creates relatable stories for middle-grade readers. He began writing after retiring from a long career as an architect. Thorir and Victoria received recognition for their debut novel, The Big Dream, as a Red Ribbon Winner in the 2024 Wishing Shelf Awards. See less