
Meg Medina writes children’s books. She is also the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Her job is to inspire young readers.
Making History

Medina is Cuban American. She is the first Latina to be ambassador.
Writing Stories

Medina used to be a teacher. Now she writes books. They have won awards.
Big Mission

Medina will be ambassador for two years. She will meet many kids. She calls this effort ¡Cuéntame! Let’s Talk Books.
Joy of Reading

Medina hopes to connect people around stories. “I want to give kids back the sense of reading for joy,” she says.
Did You Know?

Medina says life inspires her writing. Her books are often about growing up. Here is a picture of Medina with her mother and sister. Medina is in the middle.