Cuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Jarrett Krosoczka
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is joined by award-winning author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka (creator of the Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy series) in this episode of "Let's Talk Books!" Jarrett shares some of his favorite books from childhood (shout out to Beverly Cleary!), talks about the importance of reading books' imagery and opens up about finding the courage to write about...
Contributor:
Medina, Meg - Krosoczka, Jarrett
Date:2024-05-14
Film, Video
Cuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Wendy Wan-Long Shang
In the inaugural video of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina's new series, author Wendy Wan-Long Shang ("The Way Home Looks Now," "The Secret Battle of Evan Pao") shows us how fun and easy it is to talk about books. When Wendy discusses "You Are Here: Connecting Flights," an anthology edited by Ellen Oh, she can't help sharing her love-hate relationship with...
Contributor:
Medina, Meg - Shang, Wendy Wan-Long
Date:2024-05-14
Film, Video
Cuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Torrey Maldonado
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is joined by author/teacher Torrey Maldonado ("Hands," "Tight") who talks about the importance of catching the heart and ear of young readers. Torrey is known for his quick, roller-coaster novels. How does he do it? Check out this installment of Let's Talk Books!
Contributor:
Medina, Meg - Maldonado, Torrey
Date:2024-06-18
Film, Video
Cuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Eliot Schrefer
In this Let's Talk Books! episode, Eliot Schrefer ("Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)", "The Darkness Outside Us," "Endangered") shares his love of dynamic plot twists and moody graphic novels. He also lets us in on a little secret about real and lasting connection for young readers.
Contributor:
Medina, Meg - Schrefer, Eliot
Date:2024-06-18
Film, Video
Cuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Elizabeth Acevedo
Elizabeth Acevedo, popular poet and prize-winning author of young adult novels, meets National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Meg Medina and talks about her creative journey. Elizabeth also shares the truth about why finding your place in the world during your teenage years is so challenging.
Contributor:
Medina, Meg - Acevedo, Elizabeth
Date:2024-07-16
Film, Video
Cuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Rita Williams-Garcia
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is joined by beloved author Rita Williams-Garcia who discusses her journey creating the spitfire characters Delphine, Vonetta and Fern, and why it's so important to support reading lives of kids.
Film, VideoCuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Jarrett Krosoczka National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is joined by award-winning author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka (creator of the Lunch Lady and Jedi Academy series) in this episode of "Let's Talk Books!" Jarrett shares some of his favorite books from childhood (shout out to Beverly Cleary!), talks about the importance of reading books' imagery and opens up about finding the courage to write about...
Film, VideoCuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Wendy Wan-Long Shang In the inaugural video of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina's new series, author Wendy Wan-Long Shang ("The Way Home Looks Now," "The Secret Battle of Evan Pao") shows us how fun and easy it is to talk about books. When Wendy discusses "You Are Here: Connecting Flights," an anthology edited by Ellen Oh, she can't help sharing her love-hate relationship with...
Film, VideoCuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Torrey Maldonado National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is joined by author/teacher Torrey Maldonado ("Hands," "Tight") who talks about the importance of catching the heart and ear of young readers. Torrey is known for his quick, roller-coaster novels. How does he do it? Check out this installment of Let's Talk Books!
Film, VideoCuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Eliot Schrefer In this Let's Talk Books! episode, Eliot Schrefer ("Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)", "The Darkness Outside Us," "Endangered") shares his love of dynamic plot twists and moody graphic novels. He also lets us in on a little secret about real and lasting connection for young readers.
Film, VideoCuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Elizabeth Acevedo Elizabeth Acevedo, popular poet and prize-winning author of young adult novels, meets National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Meg Medina and talks about her creative journey. Elizabeth also shares the truth about why finding your place in the world during your teenage years is so challenging.
Film, VideoCuéntame! Let's Talk Books with Rita Williams-Garcia National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina is joined by beloved author Rita Williams-Garcia who discusses her journey creating the spitfire characters Delphine, Vonetta and Fern, and why it's so important to support reading lives of kids.