Podcasts about Meg Medina

It's time for How to Analyze a Picture Book - Part 2. In this episode, we talk about how to analyze a picture book's illustrations and other things to look for when analyzing a mentor text. First up, illustrations: What's the job of the illustrations? What do they add to the story? How does color make a difference? If you're an author-only creator, how can you leave room for the illustrator and still get your story across? Is it okay to use art notes? Then we jump into a variety odds and ends to consider and pay attention to as you continue to analyze and study picture books, including "is this book for kids" or "what makes this story uniquely kid-centric"? Download the How to Analyze a Picture Book Handout HERE and use it with your next haul of library books! Books mentioned in this episode: Me...Jane written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell No More Señora Mimí written by Meg Medina and illustrated by Spencer's New Pet written and illustrated by Jessie Sima Hot Dog written and illustrated Doug Salati Where the Wild Things Are written and illustrated Maurice Sendak Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews written by Julie Hedlund and illustrated by Ilaria Urbanati Waiting in the Wings written by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton and illustrated by EG Keller The Enchanted Symphony written by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton and illustrated by Elly McKay Press Here written and illustrated by Hervé Tullet The Pink Hat written and illustrated by Andrew Joyner Dr. Fauci: How a Boy From Brooklyn Became America's Doctor written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Alexandra Bye River of Dust written by Jilanne Hoffmann and illustrated by Eugenia Mello   If you didn't catch part 1 of How to Analyze a Picture Book, listen HERE.

Send us a textEpisode Summary: Unlock the power of books and creativity as we delve into the inspiring mission of An Open Book Foundation. Join Executive Director Heidi W. Powell as she shares how connecting young minds with authors and illustrators can spark a lifelong passion for reading.In this episode, Dr. Diane sits down with Heidi W. Powell, the Executive Director of An Open Book Foundation, to explore her journey of fostering creativity and literacy among students in Title I schools around the DC area. Discover how the foundation's innovative programs, from STEM initiatives to artists in residence, have impacted over 112,000 students by providing opportunities to interact with renowned authors like Jason Reynolds and Meg Medina. Learn how the integration of arts and STEM through literacy initiatives offers students a platform to address real-world challenges creatively. Timestamps and Chapters:1:20: Mission and Impact of An Open Book Foundation6:19: Impact of Connecting Students in Title I Schools with Authors and Illustrators10:13: Inspiring Literacy Through STEM and Artist in Residency Initiatives 15:20: Getting to Know Heidi W. Powell and Her Surprising Adventures in Learning18:42: Hints for Matching Books to Readers22:32: Future Plans for Impact25:22: Inspiring Future Book Creators Links:An Open Book Foundation WebsiteDonate to An Open Book FoundationJoin us on this adventure to inspire a love for reading, creativity, and STEM in young learners.Support the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Newbery Medalist Meg Medina remembers her childhood babysitter perfectly. Medina called her Señora Mimí–and now, the author is celebrating caregivers of all kinds in her new children's book. No More Señora Mimí, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese, tells the story of a little girl whose relationship with her babysitter changes after the girl's grandmother moves in. Then, NBA champion Jayson Tatum is also out with a new kids' book. Baby Dunks-a-Lot, co-authored by Sam Apple and illustrated by Parker-Nia Gordon, is about a baby basketball star. In today's episode, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe introduces a conversation between Medina and Cicchese about illustrating culturally specific references, like Cuban crackers, and representing subtle changes in a children's story. Then, Here & Now's Scott Tong chats with Tatum about the NBA player's relationship with his son and the upcoming Celtics season.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by revisiting my 2023 conversation with Meg Medina, author and the Library of Congress's 2023-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. As the first Latina to serve in this role, Meg discusses how her own immigrant background and experience growing up in Queens, New York, shape her writing. Her work, which includes the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears and the picture book Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, often centers on young Latina protagonists navigating the challenges of growing up while maintaining strong ties to their cultural roots.Meg also shares her goals for the ambassadorship, including reconnecting kids with the joy of reading, supporting public libraries, and amplifying the voices of contemporary children's authors. She speaks candidly about her journey from teaching to becoming a celebrated author, and how her experiences continue to inspire her mission to create stories that reflect diverse perspectives and universal truths.  

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by revisiting my 2023 conversation with Meg Medina, author and the Library of Congress's 2023-24 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. As the first Latina to serve in this role, Meg discusses how her own immigrant background and experience growing up in Queens, New York, shape her writing. Her work, which includes the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Suárez Changes Gears and the picture book Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, often centers on young Latina protagonists navigating the challenges of growing up while maintaining strong ties to their cultural roots.Meg also shares her goals for the ambassadorship, including reconnecting kids with the joy of reading, supporting public libraries, and amplifying the voices of contemporary children's authors. She speaks candidly about her journey from teaching to becoming a celebrated author, and how her experiences continue to inspire her mission to create stories that reflect diverse perspectives and universal truths.  

Send us a Text Message.Ever had to say goodbye to a best friend and felt the bittersweet pangs that come with it? Join me as I share my personal story of parting ways with my childhood friend Maria, while reflecting on the charmingly illustrated book "Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away" by Meg Medina and Sonia Sanchez. We'll explore the heartfelt friendship between Evelyn and Daniela, and discuss how to help children understand and cope with the emotions that come with such transitions. Through the vibrant, Ezra Jack Keats-inspired illustrations, we'll see how their bond is depicted and how important it is to address these moments with our young ones.In the second part of our episode, we look ahead to enriching your classroom library with a curated selection of books. With over 70 episodes packed with book reviews, I provide recommendations that will help you find the perfect additions for the new school year. Whether you're a teacher or a parent, you'll discover gems that spark meaningful conversations and connections. Plus, don't forget to share a beloved book with your childhood best friend to reignite those nostalgic memories. Tune in for more literary insights, and let's cherish the enduring nature of true friendships together. COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_ Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsulting Pinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting LinkedIn: @Jebeh Edmunds Leave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback!Save time and effort with our informative newsletter that offers strategies, tools, resources, and playlists from the culturally competent and socially just educator and creator Jebeh Edmunds! https://jebehedmunds.com/digitalcourse/email-signup/

Author Meg Medina, the 8th and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature at the Library of Congress, discussed her efforts to reach and connect with young readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Meg Medina, the 8th and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature at the Library of Congress, discussed her efforts to reach and connect with young readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Top 25 Countdown Continues! "Who is she? What does she want? Why can't she have it?" Those are the questions the Newbery Medal-winning children's author asks about each of her young Latina protagonists. What Meg Medina wanted was to write professionally, but first, she had to get brave.Follow Meg on Instagram @megmedinabooks. and find all her books here. If you loved this episode, listen to What Sonia Manzano Knows Kids Need and  How Canticos Creator Susie Jaramillo Built an Inclusive Kids' Brand.

Beloved author Meg Medina, current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and the first of Latina heritage in the program's history, joins us to talk about 'mirrors and windows' in children's books and why what kids hear coming off the page is just as important as what they see.

Earlier this year, award-winning author Meg Medina was named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature—she's the first Latina to occupy this position. In her role, Meg's responsible for raising awareness of the importance of young people's literature, something that is now more crucial than ever, as efforts to ban books in schools and public libraries are on the rise. Throughout her career, Meg has made it her mission to create and champion literature for children and young adults that speaks to their realities. She doesn't shy away from incorporating complex or difficult topics in her stories—from grandparents with Alzheimer's or bullies in school. Meg believes that children and young people are experts in their own experiences and can be trusted to read freely and share their own stories. In this conversation with Maria Hinojosa, Meg Medina gets deep about identity, family, and what we lose when we don't see stories that reflect ourselves and our realities.

Nine finalists, chosen by an independent panel of judges from more than 104 submissions, have been selected for the 26th Annual Virginia Literary Awards. Winners in each category will be announced at a gala celebration to be held Oct. 14 at the Library of Virginia.    In addition, the event will include the presentation of honorary Patron of Letters degrees to two authors with local ties. Henrico High School alumnus and best-selling author David Baldacci will be honored along with his wife, Michelle, a passionate literacy advocate.  Award-winning children's author Meg Medina, a Henrico resident, will also receive the honorary...Article LinkSupport the show

This week, Tirzah recommends great graphic novel adaptations of popular YA books. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot's editors pick the "it" book of the month. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Graceling by Kristin Cashore and Gareth Hinds Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina and Mel Valentine Vargas (September 5) Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and Danica Novgorodoff 8 Great YA Novels Adapted into Graphic Novels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with Meg Medina, a Newbery award-winning author  and the current Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Meg has written numerous books for kids and young adults, including "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass," “Burn, Baby, Burn” and the Merci Suárez triology which she just concluded.  In this interview, Meg talks about growing up in the multi-cultural hotbed of Queens, NY as the first child born in North America to Cuban parents and her role as linguistic and cultural translator for the family. She discusses the importance of family's storytelling to her own writing, not finding herself on the pages of books she read as a kid, but still treasuring the escape that books offered. We talk about her ten years of classroom teaching and her transition to children's literature, her mining of her own experiences as kid in her writing process, her belief in the power of stories to create empathy and understanding, and the importance of authenticity and diversity in young adult literature and in stories that represent a wide range of experiences and perspectives. We also talk about her role as Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People's Literature where she's create a framework she's calling “Cu[](file:///C:/Users/reedj/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif)ntame!” which is designed to highlight the joy to be found in reading and create spaces where kids that share joy with each other and with their families. And yes, we talk about Merci Suárez! Let us know what you think about Art Works—email us at artworkspod@arts.gov.

In this episode, we speak with Meg Medina, a Newbery award-winning author  and the current Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Meg has written numerous books for kids and young adults, including "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass," “Burn, Baby, Burn” and the Merci Suárez triology which she just concluded.  In this interview, Meg talks about growing up in the multi-cultural hotbed of Queens, NY as the first child born in North America to Cuban parents and her role as linguistic and cultural translator for the family. She discusses the importance of family's storytelling to her own writing, not finding herself on the pages of books she read as a kid, but still treasuring the escape that books offered. We talk about her ten years of classroom teaching and her transition to children's literature, her mining of her own experiences as kid in her writing process, her belief in the power of stories to create empathy and understanding, and the importance of authenticity and diversity in young adult literature and in stories that represent a wide range of experiences and perspectives. We also talk about her role as Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People's Literature where she's create a framework she's calling “Cu[](file:///C:/Users/reedj/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif)ntame!” which is designed to highlight the joy to be found in reading and create spaces where kids that share joy with each other and with their families. And yes, we talk about Merci Suárez! Let us know what you think about Art Works—email us at artworkspod@arts.gov.

Evelyn Mora é a melhor amiga de Daniela. Elas fazem tudo juntas e até moram em apartamentos duplos um de frente para o outro: Daniela com a mãe e o hamster, e Evelyn com a mãe, o pai e a gata. Mas não depois de hoje - não depois que Evelyn se mudar. Até lá, as meninas brincam em meio às caixas de mudança até a hora da despedida, fazendo promessas de manter contato, pois sabem que sua amizade sempre será especial. O livro se chama "Evelyn Del Rey is moving away", escrito por Meg Medina, ilustrado por Sonia Sánchez e ainda não publicado no Brasil, por isso eu traduzi e adaptei especialmente pra esse episodio. Para acompanhar a história juntamente com as ilustrações do livro, compre o livro aqui: https://amzn.to/3ktDt1D Se vc gostou, compartilhe com seus amigos e me siga nas redes sociais! https://www.instagram.com/bookswelove_livrosqueamamos/ E fiquem ligados, porque toda sexta-feira publico uma nova história. Até mais!

On Today's Show"I feel like writers, especially who are wordsmiths, who can name things, tricky things in clear ways ... should be where we put our efforts. Really creating an offensive, an offense in this campaign to win the hearts back." - Meg Medina Meg Medina's passion for telling stories goes back as far as she can remember. Crafting words into lessons and engaging experiences has always been her calling, but it took her a few careers to fully dive in. Now, she's a Newbery Award-winning children's author, best known for her Merci Suárez trilogy. As we take a break to visit family and relax over the holiday season, we bring you back to the our first episode of The Reading Culture, where Meg Medina joined to share her thoughts on the craft of storytelling. Meg talks about the power of storytelling to pass on the knowledge of tradition and to share experiences. She also talks about the increase in book bans and challenges and why she believes leaning into the gift of storytelling will help authors and the industry create the ultimate offense.Meg has also developed a reading challenge called "Girls in Motion," in partnership with Beanstack, for listeners and Beanstack partners. For the challenge, Meg curated a diverse list of stories featuring athletic girls facing various life challenges. You can hear her talk more about it in the episode and see the details and full list of books here. ContentsChapter 1 - Meg's Beginnings as a Writer (2:48)Chapter 2 - Telling Her Own Story (9:23)Chapter 3 - “Letters of E.B White” (12:02)Chapter 4 - Reading to Be Human (17:00)Chapter 5 - On Visiting Schools (21:15)Chapter 6 - Storytelling to Fight Book Bans (23:43)Chapter 7 - Saying Goodbye to Merci Suárez (28:44)Chapter 8 - Girls in Motion (33:36)Chapter 9 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (35:49)This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Jessica Juarez. Jessica is the district librarian in Robstown ISD, housed at the high school. She gives us her 'secret sauce' to keep kids excited about reading. Links http://thereadingculturepod.com/ http://www.megmedina.com/ https://www.beanstack.com/

Meg Medina is the author of the popular middle-grade series about Mercedes Suarez, a character who came to her in a short story she originally penned for an anthology. But, as is so often the case, that's merely the beginning of the story. In this episode, Meg and Julie are joined by Alexis Romay, a poet, author, and translator of the Merci Suarez series. Alexis, Meg, and Julie have a thoughtful discussion about the art of translation. Alexis begins with empathy, and speaks beautifully about translating not words, but ways of being. Meg reminds us that a translator aspires to be invisible on the page, but should never be invisible in the work itself. Meg and Alexis share their valuable insight on the unique perspectives of the children of immigrants, developing a love of multilingualism, and the many quirks of language. They offer to return when Julie publishes her memoir, and Julie has already agreed to put herself in the hands of these two lovely, intelligent, loquacious Cubans for what promises to be a fun interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Today's Show"I feel like writers, especially who are wordsmiths, who can name things, tricky things in clear ways ... should be where we put our efforts. Really creating an offensive, an offense in this campaign to win the hearts back." - Meg Medina Meg Medina's passion for telling stories goes back as far as she can remember. Crafting words into lessons and engaging experiences has always been her calling, but it took her a few careers to fully dive in. Now, she's a Newbery Award-winning children's author, best known for her Merci Suárez trilogy. In this episode of The Reading Culture, she joins to share her thoughts on the craft of storytelling. Meg talks about the power of storytelling to pass on the knowledge of tradition and to share experiences. She also talks about the increase in book bans and challenges and why she believes leaning into the gift of storytelling will help authors and the industry create the ultimate offense.Meg has also developed a reading challenge called "Girls in Motion," in partnership with Beanstack, for listeners and Beanstack partners. For the challenge, Meg curated a diverse list of stories featuring athletic girls facing various life challenges. You can hear her talk more about it in the episode and see the details and full list of books here. ContentsChapter 1 - Meg's Beginnings as a Writer (2:00)Chapter 2 - Telling Her Own Story (8:35)Chapter 3 - “Letters of E.B White” (11:14)Chapter 4 - Reading to Be Human (16:12)Chapter 5 - On Visiting Schools (20:27)Chapter 6 - Storytelling to Fight Book Bans (21:55)Chapter 7 - Saying Goodbye to Merci Suárez (27:55)Chapter 8 - Girls in Motion (32:48)Chapter 9 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (35:01)Today's featured librarian is Meredith Derrick, the Library Coordinator for Klein Independent School District outside of Houston, Texas. In this episode she tell's us more about her most successful library program to date.Links http://thereadingculturepod.com/ https://www.thereadingculturepod.com/meg-medina  http://www.megmedina.com/ https://www.beanstack.com/

Cuando la abuela lejana de una niña llega para quedarse, el amor y la paciencia trascienden el lenguaje en una tierna historia escrita por la aclamada autora Meg Medina. Edición en idioma español.La abuela de Mia ha dejado su soleada casa con loros y palmeras para vivir con Mia y sus padres en la ciudad. La noche que llega, Mia intenta compartir su libro favorito con Abuela antes de irse a dormir y descubre que Abuela no puede leer las palabras que contiene. Entonces, mientras cocinan, Mia ayuda a Abuela a aprender inglés ("Dough. Masa"), y Mia también aprende algo de español, pero todavía es difícil para Abuela aprender las palabras que necesita para contarle a Mia todas sus historias. Luego, Mia ve un loro en el escaparate de la tienda de mascotas y tiene la idea perfecta de cómo ayudarlos a comunicarse un poco mejor. Una historia entrañable de un dúo galardonado que habla alto y claro sobre el aprendizaje de cosas nuevas y el amor que une a los miembros de la familia. Libro: Escrito de Meg Medina y ilustrado de Angela Dominguez ISBN: 978-0763680992 Editor: Candlewick Fecha de publicación: Leído por: Yayra Sanchez COMPRA EL LIBRO AQUÍ -> https://amzn.to/3eSAwox Nuestra hora de cuentos gratuita es bienvenida para TODOS y es posible gracias a oyentes como tú. Considere apoyarnos en KoFi cuando puede elegir entre donaciones únicas a cualquiera de las cuatro opciones de membresía, todas las cuales le permiten aún más acceso al Clubhouse. Para obtener más información, ¡HAGA CLIC AQUÍ! -> https://ko-fi.com/hippocampusclubhouseYa sea que sea un miembro mensual, un contribuyente único, nos siga en Instagram o simplemente le encante sintonizar y compartir nuestra hora de cuentos con amigos, ¡estamos muy agradecidos por su apoyo! Haga clic en suscribirse y, si le gusta lo que escucha, ¡puntúe y comente!Nuestra #OneStopBookShop ofrece títulos divertidos y aptos para toda la familia para todos los miembros de su hogar (¡incluidos los adultos!) y, al mismo tiempo, apoya tanto a las pequeñas empresas como a las librerías independientes. ¡COMPRA AQUÍ! -> https://bookshop.org/shop/HippocampusClubhouse ¿Quiere que SU HIJO sea un invitado en nuestro podcast con su historia favorita? Regístrese hoy HACIENDO CLIC AQUÍ -> https://hippocampusclubhouse.com/storytime-voices Encuéntrenos en Instagram https://instagram.com/hippocampusclubhouse y para obtener más información sobre las nuevas aventuras de la historia, consejos para padres basados ​​en la ciencia cognitiva, actividades basadas en los sentidos, imprimibles y más, ¡ÚNASE HOY a nuestra lista de correo! https://hippocampusclubhouse.com/contacto ¡Hasta la próxima, asegúrese de contar su historia con el corazón abierto mientras escucha a los demás con la mente abierta™!

This week, Eva and Katryn talk about how to feed your creativity, from the seedling of an idea through revisions. Music, exercise, mood boards and lots and lots of television? It all works. Eva talks about her childhood crushes (hello, Colm Wilkinson and Devon Sawa in Casper!) and Katryn explains how the Goo Goo Dolls made her buy a refrigerator. Sources Behold the wonder of original Jean Valjean, Colm Wilkinson Also, Katryn…really likes Butterflies and Hurricanes by Muse The yachties of Below Deck have a recipe for espresso martinis because of COURSE they do This article is a good overview if you missed the Barnes and Noble malarkey that is causing bestselling authors of color (like Kelly Yang, Meg Medina, and Keah Brown) to point out the systemic racism and ableism inherent in bookstores at the corporate level. Eva's playlist for “Seducing the Creative Spirit”: Evermore by Taylor Swift, I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Miya Folick, Now & Then by Lily Kernshaw & Goody Grace, Oh Baby by LCD Soundsystem Katryn's playlist: Gillian Anderson by Silent Meow, A Bad Dream by Keane, Cathedrals by Jump, Little Children Spotify Playlist of all songs! Follow us on Instagram: @evadeslaurbooks @katrynwrites @writewhereithurtspod *Tune in next time for another episode powered by broken hearts, belly laughs (and bourbon). Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen

Part two of a special LIVE episode. Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their writing process and answer speed round questions.This episode is sponsored by THE JOY OF READING, written by Terri Lesesne and Donalyn Miller.

This book was an astounding novel of verse, about a young woman grappling with her identity as a Christian, a teenager and a daughter of an immigrant. Hear me speak about how I related to her when it comes to language learning as someone who doesn't know their mother tongue, and how silence can be a powerful tool to oppress others but also for yourself. Goodreads Summary: Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami's determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school's slam poetry club, she doesn't know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can't stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.

In this special LIVE episode, Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their Newbery experiences and their new books.This episode is sponsored by MATH BY THE BOOK by Susan O'Connell, Jonelle Bell, and Laura Connell

Wine: 2020 Seis Soles White Blend BIO:Meg Medina is a Newbery award-winning and New York Times best-selling author who writes picture books, as well as middle grade and young adult fiction. Her works have been called “heartbreaking,” “lyrical” and “must haves for every collection.”When she's not writing, Meg serves on the Advisory Committee for We Need Diverse Books, the grassroots organization working to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. She also works on community projects that support girls, Latinx youth, and/or literacy. She is a board member of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards, a faculty member of Hamline University's Masters of Fine Arts in Children's Literature. Meg lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia.Website: https://megmedina.com/Instagram

Today we will be discussing The Girl Who Could Silence The Wind by Meg Medina. Enjoy!Contact me at olareadsbooks@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram at @ola_reads_books.

"Who is she? What does she want? Why can't she have it?" Those are the questions the Newbery Medal-winning children's author asks about each of her young Latina protagonists. What Meg Medina wanted was to write professionally, but first, she had to get brave. Find her newest book Merci Suárez Can't Dance here. And follow Meg on Instagram @megmedinabooks. If you loved this episode, listen to What Sonia Manzano Knows Kids Need and  How Canticos Creator Susie Jaramillo Built an Inclusive Kids' Brand. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter! 

A craft workshop for grades 4-8th with Meg Medina, moderated by Crystal Maldonado In this interactive craft workshop, award-winning, best-selling author Meg Medina helps young writers to craft powerful, life-affirming narratives using their own life experience. Please come ready to write, take risks and develop your craft! This session is moderated by Las Musas author Crystal Maldonado. Meg Medina is an award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels. She is the recipient of the John Newberry Medal, Pura Bepré Author award and Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year. Her latest book, Merci Suárez Can't Dance is a Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of 2021. Crystal Maldonado is the young adult author of Fat Chance Charlie Vega. Her work has been published in the Hartford Courant, Buzzfeed, and Latina Magazine.

Meg Medina is a multifaceted author. She writes picture books, middle-grade stories and young adult fiction. In 2019, she won the prestigious John Newbery Medal, and she has won a long list of other awards. She is a New York Times Best Selling Author. In this interview with Héctor Rendón, Meg shares about her family and background, her literary journey, the themes in her books and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latino-book-review/support

Evelyn Del Rey es la mejor amiga de Daniela. Hacen todo juntas e incluso viven una al frente de la otra en la misma calle en apartamentos que son casi iguales: Daniela con su mami y su h mster, y Evelyn con su mami, su papi y su gato. Pero no despu s de hoy--no despu s de que Evelyn se mud de su casa. Mientras tanto, las ni as juegan entre las cajas de mudanza hasta la hora de despedirse, y se prometen mantenerse en contacto, pues saben que su amistad siempre ser especial. Esta es una tierna historia sobre la amistad y los cambios en la vida, bellamente escrita por Meg Medina, realzada con las ilustraciones coloridas y vibrantes de Sonia S nchez que describen el vecindario urbano de las ni as.Libro: Escrito por Junot Diaz y ilustrado por Leo EspinosaISBN: March 13, 2018 Editora:‎ Dial Books Fecha de publicación: 9780525552819 Leído por: Yayra Sánchez COMPRE AQUÍ -> https://bookshop.org/a/18361/9781536213348 ¡Eche un vistazo a nuestra nueva y mejorada librería en línea! Nuestra #OneStopBookShop ofrece títulos seguros y divertidos para que todos puedan amar (¡incluidos los adultos!) Basados en la diversidad, la inclusión, la inteligencia emocional, la conciencia de la mentalidad de crecimiento y la crianza basada en la neurociencia, ¡todo mientras apoya tanto a las pequeñas empresas como a las librerías independientes! COMPRAR AQUÍ-> https://bookshop.org/shop/HippocampusClubhouse Nuestro tiempo de cuentos gratuito es bienvenido para TODOS y es posible gracias a oyentes como usted; ¡le agradecemos su apoyo y por compartir nuestro tiempo de cuentos con amigos! Si es nuevo en el Clubhouse, haga clic en suscribirse y, si le gusta lo que escucha, califique y revise. Si desea que SU HIJO sea un invitado en nuestro podcast con su historia favorita, visite nuestro sitio web en HippocampusClubhouse.com y en Podcast, haga clic en Storytime Voices. Una vez allí, eche un vistazo a nuestra nueva librería One Stop, que ofrece títulos seguros y aptos para toda la familia para amar a todos en su hogar (¡incluso a los adultos!), Todo mientras ayuda a apoyar a las pequeñas empresas y librerías independientes en todo el país. Encuéntrenos en Instagram (@HippocampusClubhouse) y no se olvide de unirse a la lista de correo de Clubhouse y aprender sobre las aventuras de nuevas historias que se avecinan, consejos para padres basados ​​en la neurociencia, actividades sensoriales, imprimibles y más. ¡Hasta la próxima, asegúrese de contar su historia con el corazón abierto, mientras escucha a los demás con la mente abierta ™!

In this episode, Meg + Medina breakdown Tiktok, specifically #TherapyTok. If you've ever been personally victimized by your FYP on Tiktok, this one is for you. We applaud TikTok for normalizing mental health experiences, and also discuss the gross misinformation regarding mental health and the dangers following it that's floating around. Follow us with on Instagram Connect with Medina Visit Medina's Website Connect with Meghan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sitandheal/support

In this episode, Meg + Medina explore and dive deep into understanding Burnout, we share about our experiences with it personally + professionally but more importantly we discuss how to prevent, recover + heal from Burnout. You'll walk away from this episode with a compassionate care plan for yourself to Breakup with Burnout. Follow + connect with us with on Instagram Connect with Medina Visit Medina's Website Connect with Meghan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sitandheal/support

Mentioned in this episode:The Bagthorpe Saga: Ordinary Jack by Helen CresswellClean Getaway by Nic StoneMango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina; Illustrated by Angela DominguezThe Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long ShangWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechDarcy and Gran Don't Like Babies by Jane CutlerAlbert's Impossible Toothache by Barbara Williams; Illustrated by Doug CushmanJanna and the Kings by Patricia Smith; Illustrated by Aaron BoydWhen You Trap a Tiger by Tae KellerThen Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy BlumeThe Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. HolmOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly's short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonSee You in the Cosmos by Jack ChengJumped In by Patrick Flores-ScottAmerican Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottThe Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerFind us online:Kelly J. Baptist: kellyiswrite.comJack Cheng: jackcheng.comPatrick Flores-Scott: patrickfloresscott.comHeather Shumaker: heathershumaker.comEmail us hello@booksmitten.usProduced by Josie Schneider and Corey SchneiderMusic by Duck Duck Chicken

In this episode, Meg + Medina are so eager to welcome you back to Sit + Heal for the season 2 spoiler. Catch up with the gals as they talk about where they've been during their this hiatus, what they've learned + what's to come for season 2. Follow + connect with us with on Instagram Connect with Medina Visit Medina's Website Connect with Meghan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sitandheal/support

Allie Affinito reads Evelyn Delray Is Moving Away by Meg Medina

Steph from the Book Chat team joins us today on the DMPL Podcast to talk about books for Latinx Heritage Month! She has a book picked out for adults, young adults, and children and discusses what she loves about each. Be sure to check out the bookmarks in the Show Notes for more Latinx Heritage Month reading suggestions. Show Notes Steph's Picks My Broken Language, by Quiara Alegria Hudes Fat Chance Charlie Vega, by Crystal Maldonado Merci Suarez Changes Gears, by Meg Medina   Reading Lists/Bookmarks Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.” Adult Fiction Nonfiction/Biography Teens Middle Grades Early Readers Pre-readers

This week, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus discusses his book You Can't Say Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have To Tell. Marcus is joined by Meg Medina, one of the authors featured in the book. This program took place August 12th, 2021 and was [...]

This week, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus discusses his book You Can't Say Say That!: Writers for Young People Talk About Censorship, Free Expression, and the Stories They Have To Tell. Marcus is joined by Meg Medina, one of the authors featured in the book. This program took place August 12th, 2021 and was [...]

Meg Medina winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal for Merci Suárez Changes Gears. Medina talks about diversity in books and her much anticipated follow-up novel in the Merci series, Merci Suárez Can't Dance.

How long does it take to publish a book? Newbery award winning writer Meg Medina says most of her time is spent rewriting and rewriting. More conversations with writers at our website www.bookclubforkids.org.

Book Club for Kids goes to Hooray For Books! bookstore in Alexandria, Virginia to talk about Meg Medina's novel about bullying and mother-daughter relationships Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass. Our celebrity reader is National Public Radio Arts Correspondent Mandalit Del Barco. Writer Meg Medina discusses the writing process with a pair of aspiring writers, Lila and Julia. Kitty Felde is the host. www.bookclubforkids.org

Being a story teller is a true talent and children’s author, Meg Medina, is sharing her gift with us. We talk about how Meg’s stories are inspired by the memories & traditions she created & learned in her own family, how to tap into our inner child to unleash creativity and why we need Latinx voices in the book world. Plus she shares about her new book, “Merci Suarez Can’t Dance” and a few of her other titles that are favorite bedtimes stories in our homes too! Stay safe and informed, visit http://cdc.gov for more information on the Coronavirus. * For full notes, visit http://supermamas.com Like us on https://www.facebook.com/supermamaspodcast/ Double tap on https://www.instagram.com/_supermamas/

Meg Medina is the author of Merci Suárez Can’t Dance, the sequel to the Newberry-award winning young adult novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears. She is a New York Times bestselling Latina author of books for kids of all ages."Medina writes about the joys of multigenerational home life (a staple of the Latinx community) with a touching, humorous authenticity. Merci's relationship with Lolo is heartbreakingly beautiful and will particularly strike readers who can relate to the close, chaotic, and complicated bonds of live-in grandparents. Medina delivers another stellar and deeply moving story." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Scaring herself with trying new genresCross-pollinating when she’s feeling blockedStaying at it and keeping the emotional connection to your workAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Website,  where you can find links to her socialsBuy her book, Merci Suárez Can’t DanceFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: On the top of the page, write “I remember.” Imagine yourself at your favorite age as a kid. Set a timer for six minutes and write a memory you have of that age. After the six minutes, stop, and ask yourself, “Why do I remember this?” And then for two minutes, write and answer that question for yourself.Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Renee Watson, Author of Love is a RevolutionYamile Saied Méndez, Author of FuriaEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpisode 68: Amy Solomon - Editor of Notes from the Bathroom LineSupport the show (https://fiercewomxnwriting.com/support)

Join award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina as she talks about the adventure of growing up and discusses the powerful themes in her books. Medina is the author of multiple picture books, middle grade and young adult novels. Her young adult novel Burn Baby Burn was long-listed for the 2016 National Book Award. Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, also a young adult title, won the 2014 Pura Belpré Author Award. Her middle grade novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears is a 2019 John Newbery Medal winner. Her picture book Mango, Abuela, and Me is a 2016 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book. Medina will be taking questions submitted from kids around the country and from the live audience. Moderator: Isabel Quintero, author of Gaby a Girl in Pieces, winner of the 2015 Morris Award for Debut YA Fiction

Meg Medina shares EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez. Meg has written many, many beautiful books, but this latest picture book is one that really moved me in a way I wasn’t prepared for. In EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY we meet two friends making the very most of their last playdate together. It’s every bit as wonderful as you could imagine, beautifully rendered in illustrations by Sonia Sanchez. The pang of falling in best friend love only to have to say goodbye is a feeling I hope not many of you have had to suffer, but it is one told with poetic honesty in the pages of this story. Meg also takes a moment to share a preview of MERCI SUAREZ CAN’T DANCE, the sequel to the Newbery award-winning MERCI SUAREZ CHANGES GEARS. All of these stories of moments and experiences that become part of who we become. Oh, I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation! You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/blog. Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our BookShop Store. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/matthewcwinner

In today’s bonus edition of Behind the Mic, narrator Frankie Corzo joins host Jo Reed to talk about her audiobooks, including MEXICAN GOTHIC. Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s eerie horror novel is one of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of the year. This audiobook will not only creep you out, but it also captures the lush Mexican countryside. Frankie shares her story of how she got her start in acting and in audio, her thoughts on the immersive MEXICAN GOTHIC, and the joys of bringing complicated and multidimensional Latinx stories to life for listeners of all ages, including Meg Medina’s MERCI SUAREZ CHANGES GEARS. For the full list of AudioFile’s 2020 Best Audiobooks, visit audiofilemagazine.com Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of DUST, the first in the new Heirs of Neverland series, a dark and dramatic take on the classic story of Peter Pan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Hannah answer listener requests for book recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! SHOW NOTES Short story collection. Preferably fiction and/or fun/uplifting Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet; Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan; Take the Mic edited by Bethany C. Morrow; Snow in Love; Hope Nation edited by Rose Brock; The Radical Element edited by Jessica Spotswood. A gift for my brother who isn’t a big reader. He’s in college, loves soccer and video games, and hasn’t enjoyed a book since reading Holes in middle school. Don’t Read the Comments by Eric Smith; Slay by Brittany Morris; The Pros of Cons by Alison Cherry; Booked by Kwame Alexander; Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez; Warcross by Marie Lu; Feed by MT Anderson. New, contemporary, socially conscious, diverse. Yes No Maybe So by Aisha Saeed and Becky Albertalli; The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert; Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusuf Salaam; Running by Natalia Sylvester; We Didn’t Ask For This by Adi Alsaid; Dear Justyce by Nic Stone. Diverse body positive books. What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume; Melt My Heart by Bethany Rutter; My Eyes Are Up Here by Laura Zimmermann; Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero; If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann; Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy edited by Kelly Jensen. YA dealing with survivors of sexual abuse/pedophilia/other childhood trauma: some of my favorites that I’ve read are Sadie, Girl in Pieces, Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls, Perks of Being a Wallflower and Speak. Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson; Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough; The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith; Charm & Strange by Stephanie Kuehn; How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringyimana; Wrecked by Maria Padian; Infandous by Elana K. Arnold; In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. A YA book to get my friend who doesn’t really read….p.s. she really likes Disney. Disney’s Twisted Tales; Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige; Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo; Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee. One of my high school students likes mysteries and fantasy novels, but doesn’t like any “kissing” (i.e. lots of romance or a focus on a relationship). What suggestions could I give her? Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit by Lilliam Rivera; Endangered by Lamar Giles; Jennifer Lynn Barnes; Karen M. McManus; Complicit by Stephanie Kuehn. A book for my 16 year old nephew who is a very particular reader. Used to love Rick Riordan but has moved on. Beyond Riordan, the only books I’ve sent him that he has actually called begging for the sequels is Scythe. He likes Agatha Christie “because it makes him think” (to figure out what is going on). I’ve tried AS King and Going Bovine, but have not gotten a reaction and all the fantasy tried and trues. Would love an idea from you! Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore; The Future will be BS-free by Will McIntosh; The Lines We Cross by Randa Abdel-Fattah; Warcross and Legend by Marie Lu. A contemporary with some magic and some romance, but the story does not center grief. Now and When by Sara Bennett Wealer; Displacement by Kiku Hughes; Lobizona by Romina Garber. I am looking for a fantasy novel with romance that ideally is part of an almost finished or finished series. I have already read many of the popular ones, so I guess I am looking for those that were a bit more under the radar. I have read/started the Folk of the Air Series, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series, Red Queen Series, all of Cassandra Clare, etc. and loved them all! Looking for something in that realm. Blythewood by Carol Goodman; Lost Voices by Sarah Porter; The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd; Brooklyn Brujas by Zoraida Cordova. Warm fuzzy story about family (chosen, biological, adopted, whatever) with winter holiday(s) (not necessarily Christmas, but Christmas ok) as a backdrop and a happy ending. Something wintery and hopeful. (At least something that leaves the reader with some hope.) I like a variety of things. Some writers whose work I’ve enjoyed: Katie Henry, Karen McManus, Tomi Adeyemi, Jenny Han, Nina LaCour, and too many names to list. A few books I’ve read and enjoyed because of this podcast: Agnes at the End of the World, We Are the Perfect Girl, and Orpheus Girl. 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston; The Kid Table by Andrea Seigel; The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody. A feminist book like Rules for Being a Girl. Girls Like Us by Randi Pink; The Degenerates by J. Albert Mann; Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina; Watch Us Rise by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan. Books for a 13 year-old. She loves the Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare and anything written by Rick Riordan. Recently, I loaned her my copy of With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (one of my favorite YA authors ever) and she loved it. I’d really like to give her books in a genre she loves and one that will expand her reading material. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert; New Kid/Class Act by Jerry Craft; Inventing Victoria by Tonya Bolden; Akata Witch/Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor. Something that will make me laugh, but also teach me something. The Go-Between by Veronica Chambers; Cherry by Lindsey Rosin; Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan; We Are The Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan. I’m looking for at book for my niece (18 years old). She is not an avid reader out side required reading in school. She’s not that into fantasy and Sci fi, she likes contemporary fiction better. She might like a short story collection because 40 pages is not as daunting as 350 pages (or more if it’s a series) for a story. Books she had liked recently: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera and Broken Things by Lauren Oliver. Try Margarita Engle, Nikki Grimes, Stephanie Hemphill, Kwame Alexander as an alternative to short stories but still with a lot of white space, as it may be less intimidating; Toil and Trouble edited by Jessica Spotswood and Tess Sharpe; Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. I’m interested in spooky tales, thrillers, science fiction, and non-WWII fiction. No dystopias or urban fantasy, please! The most important thing to me as an aromantic asexual person is that’s there’s no significant romantic element. I don’t want the main character to have any romantic partners or to spend several pages daydreaming about their crush(es). Thanks! Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke; Dread Nation by Justina Ireland; Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham; The Blood Confession by Alisa M. Libby; The Girl From The Well by Rin Chupecho; Jackaby by William Ritter; Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour. A book for my 19 year old sister who loves Wilder Girls and The Poet X. She is a fan of feminism, horror, and queerness in books. The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters; Mary’s Monster by Lita Judge; The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis; Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez; We Are The Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian; The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus. A book for my daughter. She recently told me that she is gay. I want to show her how much I love her and accept her. She loves graphic novels and has read many of the most popular ones featuring same sex relationships. Everything Noelle Stevenson! Lumberjanes, Nimona, The Fire Never Goes Out; Queer: A Graphic History by Meg John Barker and Julia Scheele; Skim by Mariko Tamaki; Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu; Kiss Number 8 by Colleen AF Venable and Ellen T. Crenshaw; Moonstruck by Grace Ellis and Shae Bragl. Something heavily folklore-based (Maggie Stiefvater or higher level of “heavily”) and LGBTQ+ please? European and Asian folklore are my favorite but I’ll be happy to dive into any other as well. Anna-Marie McLemore; A Thousand Beginnings and Endings edited by Elsie Chapman and Ellen Oh; Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco; A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha; Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao; Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardost. A fantasy or science fiction novel, preferably action-packed. Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger; The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline; Cut Off by Adrianne Finley; Orleans by Sherri L. Smith. An awesome ghost story. The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco; Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn; Horrid by Katrina Leno; The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring; Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour; Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby; Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. School for Good & Evil read-alikes for 14-year-old reluctant reader. Thanks! Carry On by Rainbow Rowell; The Irregular at Magic High School manga series by Tsutomu Sato; The Black Mage by Daniel Howard Barnes; Supermutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki; A Blade so Black by LL McKinney; Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim; Liz Braswell’s Twisted Fairy Tales series; Melissa Albert’s The Hazel Wood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole and Matthew share a selection of the books they’ve recommended most this year.  This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life. , Spacebattle Lunchtime Vol. 3 by Natalie Riess (REESE) from Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group, and Odessa by Jonathan Hill from Oni Lion Forge Publishing Group. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: BOARD BOOKS: Lil Libros written by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by Citlali Reyes ABC For Me: ABC What Can I Be?: YOU Can Be Anything YOU Want To Be, From A To Zby Sugar Snap Studio, Jessie Ford Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds by Tabitha Paige Future Baby (series) by Lori Alexander – Future President, Future Engineer, FutureAstronaut PICTURE BOOKS: Your Name is a Songby Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelowillustrated by Luisa Uribe We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, Michaela Goade Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration by Samara Cole Doyon; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina; illustrated by Sonia Sanchez NONFICTION: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World by Elena Favilli Woke: A Young Poet’s Call To Justice by Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Olivia Gatwood; illustrated by Theodore Taylor, III Dictionary For A Better World: Poems, Quotes, And Anecdotes From A To Z by Irene Latham and Charles Waters; illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Girls Who Build: Inspiring Curiosity and Confidence to Make Anything Possible by Katie Hughes A Kids Book About (series) – A Kids Book About Systemic Racism by Jordan Thierry, A Kids Book About Feminism by Emma Mcilroy, A Kids Book About Shame by Jamie Letourneau, A Kids Book About Depression by Kileah McIlvain, and more MIDDLE GRADE: Maya and the Rising Darkby Rena Barron From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks BenBee And The Teacher Griefer: The Kids Under the Stairs by K.A. Holt A Wish In The Dark by Christina Soontornvat Three Keys by Kelly Yang GRAPHIC NOVELS: Go with the Flowby Karen Schneemann, Lily Williams Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter Class Act by Jerry Craft Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today—not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it’s time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness of Meg Medina’s beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez’s colorful and vibrant depictions of the girls’ urban neighborhood.Book By: Meg MedinaRead By: Erin Yeschin

This is a short story from "Flying Lessons & Other Stories."

Jill thinks about Meg Medina's Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass in the context of anti-bullying advice.Contact Us: circulation@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Local History ArchivesOther Resources:Stomp Out BullyingYaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina

Hey Stoopkids! Here is Episode 5!Getting older is an exciting thing. You get taller, you may get braces, you go up a grade, but what happens when you get a pimple for the first time?? Take a listen to hear how Peach deals with getting her first pimple!This episode is sponsored by Candlewick Press, featuring a new book called "Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away" by Meg Medina and illustrated by Sonia Sanchez. Get your copy today wherever books are sold!Stoopkid Stories is now on PATREON! If you would like to support Stoookid Stories this way and recieve patron-only content, click the support link below.Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @StoopkidStoriesRate, Review and Subscribe!©2020 Melissa VictorSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StoopkidStories)

Books serve as mirrors to children, providing reflections of themselves, as well as windows to let them see others.  We know that a broad, diverse range of depictions helps children see that from a young age, and we also know that the range of diversity in children's books is nowhere near as rich as it could be.    Dr. Monique Jindal, an internal medicine and pediatrics physician at Johns Hopkins, and Meg Medina, author of the Newbery Medal–winning book Merci Suárez Changes Gears, join us to talk about the importance of diversity in children's literature and lives. 

As a special bonus for Hey YA listeners, please enjoy this ode to Meg Medina from Get Booked’s Amanda Nelson. This episode is sponsored by the Kids These Days Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!

Jennie and Marcy talk with Newbery Medal-winning author Meg Medina (again!) and discuss her recent work, dealing with racism and pandemics, and the BEST recipe for ham croquetas. Show notes and links to related episodes available at http://www.newberytart.com/mini-episode-meg-medina/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennie and Marcy talk with Newbery Medal-winning author Meg Medina (again!) and discuss her recent work, dealing with racism and pandemics, and the BEST recipe for ham croquetas. Show notes and links to related episodes available at http://www.newberytart.com/mini-episode-meg-medina/

Nicole and Matthew discuss the creation and use of the #OwnVoices hashtag, representation of diversity in kidlit, and the value of storytelling through lived experience. This episode is sponsored by: TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life Libro.fm Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: #ownvoices (blog post by #ownvoices hashtag creator Corrine Duyvis) Picture This: Diversity in Children’s Books 2018 Infographic The Diversity Gap in Children’s Publishing, 2018 BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Picture Books: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina; illustrated by Sonia Sanchez Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal Dreamers by Yuyi Morales When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson; illustrated by Julie Flett The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol by Arthur A. Levine; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes The Cat Man of Aleppo by Karim Shamsi-Basha and Irene Latham; illustrated by Yuko Shimizu Middle Grade: Snapdragon by Kat Leyh El Deafo by Cece Bell Prairie Lotusby Linda Sue Park When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte Rick by Alex Gino Closing Note: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).

Marcy and Jennie talk with very prolific author Kate Messner about her 12 (yes, TWELVE) books out in 2020, plus cricket flavors, women's suffrage, and how much we all love Meg Medina.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcy and Jennie talk with very prolific author Kate Messner about her 12 (yes, TWELVE) books out in 2020, plus cricket flavors, women's suffrage, and how much we all love Meg Medina. Full Show notes available on our website at http://www.newberytart.com/mini-episode-kate-messner/

 One day, Tía Isa announces that she wants a car. But how will she ever save up enough money? Her niece has a secret plan… Author Meg Medina stops by the library to join Julie and Emma in the reading nook. Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support the podcast at julieslibraryshow.org/donate.  This episode is sponsored by Sun Basket (sunbasket.com/julie). Today’s featured book: TÍA ISA WANTS A CAR. Text copyright © 2011 by Meg Medina. Illustrations copyright © 2011 by Claudio Muñoz. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.

Newbery Medal-winning children’s author Meg Medina talks about the power of writing in Spanglish, and relates her own childhood to her 2019 book Merci Suárez Changes Gears. And: Nishaun Battle (Virginia State University) talks about the historic “adultification” of young black girls. Her book is Black Girlhood, Punishment and Resistance: Reimagining Justice for Black Girls in Virginia. Later in the show: Studies show that women professors are often relegated to lower-ranked positions while their male counterparts ascend to the top. Khadijah Miller (Norfolk State University) helped form the Sistah Colleague Circle to give women encouragement and a collaborative work environment. Also featured: Despite her background in psychology, Winx Lawrence (University of Virginia) was shocked when her daughters lost confidence upon entering middle school. She co-founded the Young Women’s Leaders Program, where college women pair with middle school girls to help them reach their potential academically, socially and emotionally.

This week on the Handsell, Amanda recommends Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina. This episode is sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.

Amanda and Jenn discuss Latinx authors in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Spirit Run by Noé Álvarez, on sale now from Catapult, Flatiron Books, publisher of The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner, and Sourcebooks. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Feedback The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne (rec’d by Stacy) The Afterward by EK Johnston (rec’d by Cara) Books Discussed Crashing Into Her by Mia Sosa Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Díaz (tw: child abuse, domestic violence, self harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, rape, homophobia, struggles with mental illness, addiction) We Set the Dark on Fire & We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia (tw: assault & abuse of women, homophobia) Revolution Sunday by Wendy Guerra, transl by Achy Obejas Carved in Bone by Michael Nava (tw: use of slurs, violent homophobia, intimate partner violence, rape, suicide attempts, internalized homophobia) Yuyi Morales Spirit Run by Noé Álvarez Diamond City by Francesca Flores Dominicana by Angie Cruz (tw domestic violence) Sabrina and Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine (tw violence against women) Planet for Rent by Yoss, translated by David Frye Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina

In this episode of Booklist's Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sits down with librarian extraordinaire Robin Bradford to discuss the hottest topic in all of Libraryland: are trade paperbacks better than mass market paperbacks? They get into patron behavior, format preferences, and, inevitably, romance novels. Then Audio Editor Heather Booth provides a glimpse at the audio award-winners announced at ALA Midwinter in January, and Susan and Adult Books Editor Donna Seaman break down the winners Carnegie Awards for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. It's a big episode, y'all! The books mentioned this episode are: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev Longarm series of westerns NetGalley The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon Sweet Talkin’ Lover by Tracey Livesay As Good as the First Time by K. M. Jackson (K. M. Jackson’s How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days comes out in fall 2021. !!!) Suzanne Brockmann’s Navy SEALS Lowdown Dirty by Holly Trent Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye Grumpy Jake by Melissa Blue On Time: A Princely Life in Funk by Morris Day RUSA Listen List; ALSC Notable Children’s Recordings ; YALSA Amazing Audio; Odyssey Award Narrators: Dion Graham Bahni Turpin Tessa Netting Cassandra Morris January LaVoy Own Voices Memoirs Narrated by the Author: Becoming by Michelle Obama, read by the author Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson, read by the author Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson, read by the author Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi, read by the author Full Cast Productions: Lovely War by Julie Berry, read by Allan Corduner et al Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob, read by a full cast Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, read by Jennifer Beals et al Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, read by the author et al Etc: We Are Grateful: Ostaliheliga by Traci Sorell, read by Lauren Hummingbird Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly, read by Abigail Revasch We’re Not from Here by Geoff Rodkey, read by Dani Martineck Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, read by Shvorne Marks Mango, Abuela, y yo (Mango, Abuela, and Me) by Meg Medina, read by Alisa Amador Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction & Nonfiction Figuring by Maria Popova Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli

Karina and Matthew talk about the Youth Media Awards, educators doing mock book awards with their students, and we look back on some of our favorite Kidlit These Days episodes of the year. Joining is special guest Colby Sharp, 5th grade teacher, co-host of The Yarn podcast, editor of The Creativity Project, An Awesometastic Story Collection, and the co-author with Donalyn Miller of Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot's Read Harder Journal and by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: The Youth Media Awards HarperCollins Children’s Books Launches Heartdrum, A New Native-Focused Imprint Episode 13: An Indigenous Peoples' History Episode 1: The Wall in the Middle of This Podcast Matthew's Mock Coretta Scott King Award with Students in Grades K-5 Colby Sharp BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Drawn Together by Minh Le, illustrated by Dan Santat (2019 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book winner) Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medal winner) Dr. Debbie Reese (2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award) Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender/Kacen Callender (2019 Stonewall Book Award winner) Dreamers by Yuyi Morales (2019 Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner) Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal (2019 Caldecott honor) Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan by Ashley Bryan (2017 Coretta Scott King Illustrator honor & 2017 Newbery honor) The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros; illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte (2019 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Book honor) The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (2017 Newbery award winner) Jerome By Heart by Thomas Scotto, illustrated by Olivier Tallec and translated from the French by Claudia ZoeBedrick and Karin Snelson (2019 Mildred L. Batchelder Award honor) Let us know what books or topics you've been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com), Twitter (@KarinaYanGlaser and @MatthewWinner), or Instagram (@KarinaIsReadingAndWriting and @MatthewCWinner).

Meg Medina talks about setting goals, believing in one's self and living a creative life.

Meg Medina talks about setting goals, believing in one's self and living a creative life.

For our very first official episode, I will be giving a full on review on a book I’ve read called Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina. I really hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readability-for-kids/support

This is a very cheerful book but it talks about harsh times for a struggling family.

In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina! We also share some book news and listener feedback! So grab a cup of tea and get cozy as you listen to our discussion of this heartwarming book! Book News (1:23) The … Continue reading 30: Merci Suárez Changes Gears

  Meg Medina is an award-winning and New York Times best-selling author who writes picture books, as well as middle grade and young adult fiction. Her 2018 book Merci Suárez Changes Gears, is a 2019 John Newbery Medal winner, and a 2019 Charlotte Huck Honor Book. Today, Meg is sharing a summer reading list for kids. Listen as she shares picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult titles. As Meg says, summer is a great time to encourage reading. You'll hear her passion for getting kids reading as she shares her selections.  When she’s not writing, Meg works on community projects that support girls, Latino youth, and/or literacy. She serves on the National Board of Advisors for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and is a faculty member of Hamline University’s Masters of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature. She lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia. Connect with Meg: https://twitter.com/Meg_Medina https://megmedina.com/ Summer Reading List https://www.instagram.com/megmedinabooks/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/meg.medina.10/ MegMedinaAssistant@gmail.com   Length - 36:41

Author Meg Medina takes us behind the scenes of her Newbery Medal winning book, MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS. This special extended episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2019 American Library Association Annual Conference in Wachington D.C.

In this episode, readers discuss the social issues of Meg Medina's debut novel, Merci Suarez Changes Gears (Candlewick, 2018). Topics discussed include Alzheimer's Disease, poverty, and stereotypes.

The latest episode is the live recording of the March 27, 2018 Creative Conversation with Meg Medina and Elizabeth Acevedo at I, Too Arts Collective in East Harlem. This event was in celebration of the publication of The Poet X. Meg and Elizabeth read from their latest, at the time, books and discuss Latinx representation, their approach to writing fully fleshed characters, and struggles with imposter syndrome.  [Transcript will be available on the Episodes tab.]

This episode, I'm pleased to welcome newly minted Newbery Medalist Meg Medina. We chat about world building in realistic fiction, writing large casts of characters, balancing business vs art, tips for debut authors as well as those suffering from "sophomore slump." Oh... and though I promised her I would NOT ask her about "the call" from the Newbery committee.... at the end, she tells a bit of the story anyway! Yesss! Plus we gab about TV shows and Tamales.

This week I'm thrilled to share an interview with Meg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears, which recently won the Newbery Medal! We chatted before the award was announced and I was over the moon with excitement to see this fantastic middle grade book win. Congratulations to Meg Medina on this much deserved award! … Continue reading Ep. 24: Meg Medina, Author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears →

Today we are sharing the Best Children’s and Family Audiobooks of 2018. Listen in as we talk about our picks and share clips from GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS and YOU DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING, JILLY P! And be sure to tune in tomorrow when we share our interview with narrator Fiona Hardingham discussing the final book of Maryrose Wood’s Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series. AudioFile Magazine’s Best Children’s and Family Audiobooks 2018 FINDING LANGSTON by Lesa Cline-Ransome, read by Dion Graham, published by Dreamscape GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS, BOOKS 1-2 by Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo, read by Alicia Keys, Ashley Judd, Danai Gurira, Esperanza Spalding, Janeane Garofalo, Mozhan Marnò, Phillipa Soo, Rowan Blanchard, Samira Wiley, published by Listening Library HARBOR ME by Jacqueline Woodson, read by N'Jameh Camara, Toshi Widoff-Woodson, Jacqueline Woodson, Jose Carrera, Dean Flanagan, Angel Romero, Mikelle Wright-Matos, published by Listening Library MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS by Meg Medina, read by Frankie Corzo, published by Brilliance Audio/Candlewick THE LONG-LOST HOME by Maryrose Wood, read by Fiona Hardingham, published by Harper Audio YOU DON'T KNOW EVERYTHING JILLY P. by Alex Gino, read by Nora Hunter, Blythe Auffarth, Cherise Boothe, Em Eldridge, Alex Gino, Maxwell Glick, Rachel Jacobs, Sisi Johnson, Katharine Lee McEwan, Taylor Meskimen, Marc Samuel, Miebaka Yohannes, published by Scholastic Audiobooks On today’s episode are Robin Whitten, Founder and Editor, and Michele Cobb, Publisher at AudioFile Magazine. We are giving away audiobooks from Libro.FM, Audiobooks.com, and Downpour on Twitter — visit us there at @audiofilemag and look for the #podcast for your chance to download your picks from our Best Of lists. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. Support for Behind the Mic comes from Grammy Award-winning publisher Hachette Audio, home to works by James Patterson, JK Rowling, Joel Osteen, David Sedaris, David Baldacci, Elin Hilderbrand, Michael Connelly, and many more bestselling audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Medina discusses her essay, "Money" and its many layers for writers, especially women of color. 

Meg Medina discusses the many layers of money, especially as a women of color, and discarding the shame of asking for more. 

Meg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, Burn Baby Burn, and Mango, Abuela, and Me, talks to Candlewick Press about family, storytelling, her childhood and teen years, and the importance of making space in her life for writing.

Our smallest panel in a long time discusses The Poet X (a National Book Award Long List nominee at the time of our recording; best of luck Elizabeth Acevedo). Nathan suggests Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez. Nate suggests Yaqui Delgado Wants To Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina and Piecing Me Together by Rene Watson. Lindsey suggests Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero Cash Money suggests the show Insecure.

Jenn and Liberty discuss cozy mysteries, books set in Malaysia, readalikes for Amélie and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels and Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here.   Questions   1. I really love the Aubrey/Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian, I love their feel. Maybe you could recommend something with a similar feel? Friendship and a great cast of characters, and not just action but also domestic things and hobbies and maybe some gentle humour. I would also love to find a book with a badass character such as the main protagonist of the Imperial Radch series by Ann Leckie. --Anna   2. Hello there! I have recently been picking up a few cozy mysteries and I'm finding that I really enjoy the idea of these murder mysteries where nothing truly terrible happens (aside from the murder). I was wondering though, do you have any recommendations for cozies that have younger protagonists? I picked up Death by Dumpling on Liberty's recommendation on her show, and really liked it! Bonus points if it's bookish! tldr; cozy mysteries with protags in their 20s or so? Thank you so much! I love the show! --Ashleigh   3. Hello, I am a photographer and will be traveling to Kuala Lumpur for a photo festival in October. I would love to find some good books based in Malaysia to read prior to and during my trip. I usually read fiction, but I love nonfiction as well; especially Bill Bryson-esque travel writing. I am not very picky about what I read, but would prefer something that isn't too much of a "love story". My favorites range from Harry Potter to The Martian to Fahrenheit 451, so fantasy/sci-fi/magical realism are definitely up my alley, but I love a good mystery or realistic drama also. I know Malaysia is a fairly small country, so I will also accept books based in Singapore, Thailand, or the other small Asian countries surrounding Malaysia, but Malaysia based books would be preferred. Thank you! --Sean   4. One of my favorite movies is Amélie. I was wondering if you two know of any similar books? I don't need or even necessarily want the book to have the same kind of plot, but I'm more interested in the atmospheric quirkiness that Amélie captures so perfectly. Bonus points of the books is in France because I'm a bit of a francophile, but location doesn't actually matter all that much to me. Thanks! --Anon   5. Hi, I'm a long time listener, first time question-asker. I regularly pause to download kindle samples or go ahead and buy the book :) I am looking for chapter books/longer pictures books to read to my 3 year old son. (I am part way through listening to the early kid recommendation episode.) My husband read the Hobbit aloud and when Toby asked for a reread he essentially wanted the scenes where they were eating dinner (ie less scary things). We recently read and enjoyed the Mrs Noodlekugel series, we read the Thomas and Friends original books/stories, and we are currently in our Cars phase. (we have not yet read the Princess in Black series). I have the Wild Robot from the library but am thinking of pre-reading some to see if that's right. He has a decent attention span but after the Hobbit I want to make sure we're more level appropriate. Thank you! --Rhiannon   6. Hello Ladies! Thank you so much for doing this podcast-l have read so many new books because of your recommendations. I'm looking for new books for my husband. He's enjoyed The Radium Girls by Kate Moore, Packing for Mars by Mary Roach, and various YA non-fiction titles like Red Bandana and books on Jack London. His reading time is limited so shorter books that aren't too dense would be ideal. He likes history, adventure, and booze. Any recs would be greatly appreciated. If you have time, my son is 9 and will only read graphic novels. He loves Doug TenNapel and Dav Pilkey. Any other age appropriate authors we could binge read? He's read Amulet and Bone and enjoyed both. Thank you so much for your time. I love your show and can't wait to hear what you come up with! --Michelle   7. Hello, I am looking for books, fiction or nonfiction, to learn more about the trans community and gender fluidity. I hope I'm not coming across as rude or offensive; I am just not trans or gender fluid myself, and so don't know much about either of these communities. Nonfiction explaining the science of the transition process or the ideas of gender would be great; I'd also be interested in a memoir of someone who has transitioned or experiences gender fluidity. I'm open for whatever fiction you'd suggest as well. Thanks! --Becca   Books Discussed How Long Til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James All Systems Red (Murderbot #1) by Martha Wells Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle A Trifle Dead by Livia Day The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng Evening is the Whole Day by Preeta Samarasan (trigger warning: child abuse) The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery, translated by Alison Anderson (tw: suicidal ideation) Redemption in Indigo by Karen Lord Knights vs Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum Astronaut Academy by Dave Roman Being Jazz: My Life as a Transgender Teen by Jazz Jennings Redefining Realness by Janet Mock (trigger warning: child abuse)

Jennie and Marcy talk with award-winning author Meg Medina about her literary experiences, the perils of Florida fauna, how to sound murdery when you're really a nice person, and the best way to drink coffee. Full show notes at www.newberytart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rin Chupeco picks The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Grady Hendrix picks Ulysses by James Joyce. This episode of Recommended is sponsored by Rule by Ellen Goodlett and Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina. A transcript of this episode is available here.

We prove to be less than perfect podcasters: the recording came out a bit too quiet and a lot of compression was used to salvage comments. Things sound a little fuzzy or underwater. (Don't worry Nate and Amy were not forced to discuss this book while underwater.) We manage to discuss National Book Award finalist I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez. Kim suggests Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani. Molly suggests Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina, Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez, A Step From Heaven by An Na. Lindsey suggests City of Saints and Thieves by Natalie C. Anderson, I Was Here by Gayle Forman, and the television program Veronica Mars. Nate suggests We Are Okay by Nina LaCour. ¢a$h Mo₦€¥ suggests Gabi a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero , The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez, and the film Real Women Have Curves. Nathan suggests "Girlfriend in a Coma" by The Smiths and The Mystery of Hollow Places by Rebecca Podos. Amy suggests Gabi Girl in Pieces as well, and ties up our conversation on Lady Bird.

Elizabeth Acevedo joins the podcast to chat about her new novel-in-verse, The Poet X Elizabeth discusses a range of topics including how The Poet X is both her story and a universal coming of age for young girls, her experience of discovering poetry at a young age, the process of going from writing poems to a novel, and so much more. Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing #ownvoices novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth.

Meg Medina was gracious enough to join us in the kitchen (via Facetime), and we had a wide ranging discussion: we talked about Burn Baby Burn, disco, Soul Train, baseball, and the women's movement. We hope you absolutely love this episode!

30 Minutes continues with excerpts from the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books. Americans All: Breaking the Color Barrier in Main…

30 Minutes spotlights excerpts from the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books. Americans All: Breaking the Color Barrier in Main Stream…

Karen Jaffee from the Library of Congress speaks with Meg Medina, who appeared at the 2016 National Book Festival on September 24 in Washington, D.C.

Amanda and Jenn recommend witchy fiction, books for Downton Abbey fans, and more on this week's Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina and the Start Here Giveaway.

This week, Amanda and Jeff talk about JK Rowling's new wizarding story, Lionel Shriver's comments, the most literate countries in the world, and much more.  This episode is sponsored by Audible, Harry's, and Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina.

April 30, 2015. In conjunction with the American Library Association's national DIA celebration, the Young Readers Center and the Center for the Book convened a symposium to explore how to use culturally diverse literature to support families and teen literacy. Deborah Taylor, coordinator for school and student services of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, moderated a distinguished panel of authors including Kwame Alexander (2015 Newbery Award winner), Meg Medina, Ellen Oh, Gigi Amateau and Tim Tingle. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7116

Aug. 30, 2014. Meg Medina appears at the 2014 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Award-winning Cuban-American author Meg Medina is a writer of books for kids of all ages. She prides herself on being about "strong girls, tough circumstances and the connecting power of culture." In March 2014 she was recognized as one of the CNN 10 Visionary Women in America. Her newest book is "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass." It is a young-adult novel that tells the story of a Latina teen who is forced to experience a journey of self-discovery when she is targeted by a bully at her new school; it earned Medina the Pura Belpre medal and the 2013 Cybils Fiction award. In all Medina's works, including her newest, she aims to unify readers across cultures by linking the uniqueness and the universality of Latino culture with other cultures. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6500

Join us as welcome James River Writer's Conference Director Katherine Herndon and author Meg Medina!   Katherine will be discussing her long time involvement in the James River Writer's Confernce and this years festivities. Author Meg Medina who is a confernce participant will be discussing her role, her book and her recent Pura Belpra Award.   Both ladies will give us the ins and outs of what this years conference is all about and so much more!   Tune in as we welcome Katherine Herndon and Author Meg Medina.   Stay tuned and keep it locked.

April 30, 2014. Meg Medina presents her book "Tia Isa Wants a Car" (in Spanish and English) to elementary children from Washington, D.C. bi-lingual and Spanish immersion schools at the Young Readers Center for El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Speaker Biography: Meg Medina has written for adults and children for over 15 years, and her stories and poems have appeared in numerous literary magazines. "Milagros: Girl from Away" was her first novel for young readers. Meg is also the author of the picture book "Tia Isa Wants a Car," which earned her the 2012 Ezra Jack Keats New Writers Award, and her newest novel, "Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass," received the 2014 Pura Belpré medal and was the CYBILS 2013 Fiction winner. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6350

Roberto Salazar from the Library of Congress speaks with Meg Medina, who will appear at the 2014 National Book Festival on August 30 in Washington, D.C.

Robin sounds off on Monica Lewinsky’s return—and comments again on the Nigerian crisis. Guests: Alexis Feigen Fasteau on creative techniques of a prosecutor; Meg Medina on literature for young Latinas; Kate Cockrill and Steph Herold on taking the stigma out of abortion.