Meg Medina Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Meg Medina Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature:  Newbery Medal-winning author Meg Medina was named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2023-24 by the Library of Congress. She is the first Cuban-American to receive the title. She is best known for novels in the “Merci Suarez” series for tweens. Meg Medina Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2023-24 | School Library Journal (slj.com). She is the first Cuban-American to receive the title.