The Power of Literature to Inspire Young Writers: A Conversation with Author Meg Medina
Join us for a conversation with Meg Medina, Library of Congress’s 2023–2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and the author of the Newbery Medal-winning book Merci Suárez Changes Gears. This conversation is part of our Power Hour series, a unique series of virtual events focusing on essential topics related to high-quality, effective writing instruction.
During our conversation, we'll explore Ms. Medina's body of work and talk about her highly anticipated new book for younger readers, No More Señora Mimí (available 9/3/24).
In addition, Ms. Medina will share her perspective on how high-quality authentic literature contributes to students' understanding of writing, discuss the various stages of her writing process, share her experiences working with students and teachers in schools, and discuss the authors and books that inspired her to become a writer and their influence on her writing.
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away is in Grade 2 of Being a Writer™, Third Edition; Mango, Abuela, and Me is in Grade 2 of Being a Reader™, Second Edition; and Merci Suárez Changes Gears is in Grade 5 of the Individualized Daily Reading (IDR) Essential Collection.
About Meg Medina
Meg Medina is the Library of Congress’s 2023–2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and the author of the Newbery Medal–winning book Merci Suárez Changes Gears. She is also the author of award-winning young adult novels and picture books, including Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez; Mango, Abuela, and Me, illustrated by Angela Dominguez, which was a Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Award Honor Book; and Tía Isa Wants a Car, illustrated by Claudio Muñoz, which won the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, she lives in Richmond, Virginia.
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM PT | 2:00 PM MT | 3:00 PM CT | 4:00 PM ET (45-minutes)
Cost: This webinar is complimentary, but you must register in advance to attend.
Recording: Yes. A recording will be emailed to all registrants within 5 business days after the event. Please register to receive the recording.
Certificates: Attendance certificates are NOT available for this webinar.
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