On January 18, children's author Meg Medina was named by the Library of Congress as the New 2023-2024 Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
The National Ambassador is chosen for their contributions to young people’s literature, the ability to relate to children and teens, and dedication to fostering children’s literacy. The selection, made by the Librarian, is based on nominations from a diverse pool of distinguished professionals in children’s publishing and from an independent selection committee comprising educators, librarians, booksellers and children’s literature experts.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden will inaugurate Medina into the role on Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m., in a ceremony at the Library. Former Ambassador Jason Reynolds will be on stage as well. Local school groups will be in attendance, too. The event will be livestreamed on the Library’s YouTube page
Please stop here for more information on Medina and the Ambassadorship.
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