Believing in reading

In her new national role, Meg Medina wants to inspire children to read.

Cuban American children’s book author Meg Medina is the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She was inaugurated (sworn in) on January 24 and is the first Latina to hold the prestigious position. During her two-year term, she wants to help children experience the joy of reading that she had as a child. The ambassador is chosen by the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Medina is following Jason Reynolds, author of Look Both Ways, in the position. Growing up in Queens, New York, Medina, age 59, was raised by her mother, a Cuban immigrant, who often shared stories from Cuba. This instilled in Medina a love of stories and her cultural identity. Medina enjoyed reading from a young age and was encouraged by her mother and by her…

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The Week Junior US (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 148

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