Meg Medina - New LOC Ambassador for Young People's Literature

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.

Meet the Newest Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People's Literature!

This just in!  Jason Reynolds, rockstar author and poet extraordinaire, has been named the newest Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People's Literature!

Click HERE to see the official press release and HERE to see the brief video segment aired on CBS This Morning.

An Evening with Gene Luen Yang

La Crosse Public Library invites you to join us for an evening with award-winning cartoonist, teacher and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Mr. Gene Luen Yang.  Yang is the author of numerous graphic novels including The Shadow Hero, Boxers and Saints, Secret Coders, and American Born Chinese. He has also written for DC Comics, including issues of Superman and a full run of the New Super-Man, and for Dark Horse Comics, including graphic novel spinoffs ofAvatar: The Last Airbender.

This event is free! Seating is limited and is available only on a first come, first serve basis. Auditorium doors will open at 5:30pm. Mr. Yang will be available to sign his books after his presentation and his books will be available to purchase at the event.