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Picture Book Summit Podcast
092 - Meg Medina on Writing for Young Readers
When National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina joined the Picture Book Summit, she discussed the three Rs of picture book writing: Readers, Relationship, and Revision. Today, Meg shares about what it means to write for young readers and what matters to them by exploring the genesis of her own books. She even provides a fun writing exercise to get us started on our own stories. Book mentioned in this episode: Tia Isa Wants a Car by Meg Medina and Claudia Munoz Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina and Angela Dominguez Evelyn Del Rey is M...
2026-01-20
11 min
Mom Breaks: Science and Stories of Postpartum Psychosis
My Reflections: Looking Back, Looking In, and Looking Forward
In this episode I pause to reflect on what has emerged across this project — from interviews with clinicians and survivors, to my own ongoing recovery from postpartum psychosis.Rather than introducing new research or new stories, this episode weaves together three perspectives:a look back at themes across conversationsa look inward at how this work has shaped my understanding of my own experienceand a look forward at partner perspectives and systems of careWe explore psychosis and meaning-making, why recovery often unfolds long after crisis care ends, and how uncertainty — even among experts — can be both g...
2026-01-13
41 min
BookHuddle with Readgab
66: The Importance of Community in Life and Death, on Land and Sea - Meg Medina Author Interview
Meg Medina's newest middle grade book is a beautiful fantasy adventure about the relationship between a sea spirit and a unique living boy with a common goal. They may be from different worlds with completely different views, but this book has a treasure trove of themes, like the importance of community. Find Meg Medinahttps://megmedina.com/https://www.facebook.com/meg.medina.10/https://www.instagram.com/megmedinabooks/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@megmedinabooksGraciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina https://www.amazon.com/Graciela-Abyss-Meg-Medina/dp/B0DJCT4BGY/
2025-12-27
39 min
Book Flood Podcast
Meg Medina on "Graciela by the Abyss" and on Writing (E46)
Meg Medina is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author. Her latest book is Graciela in the Abyss. She is also the 2324 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.To purchase books by Meg Medina: https://amzn.to/45cPg8PFor more information on Meg Medina: https://megmedina.comFor more information on Book Flood Podcast: https://BookFloodPodcast.comTo contact BFP: info@bookfloodpodcast.com
2025-12-16
33 min
Reading in The Middle
Meg Medina | Finding Your Light in the Abyss
Newbery Medalist Meg Medina joins Reading in the Middle to talk about courage, culture, and her latest novel, Graciela in the Abyss. From Merci Suárez Changes Gears to sea-deep fantasy, Meg shares how stories help readers find their light and build empathy.Hear Meg reflect on balancing humor and heart, writing girls who speak their truth, and why she believes every reader carries their own light even in the deepest waters.Listen if you love: stories that celebrate identity, family, and friendship; interviews that feel like coffee with your favorite librarian; and conversations that m...
2025-11-03
26 min
NPR's Book of the Day
In Meg Medina’s new young adult novel, a 13-year-old girl becomes a sea ghost
Meg Medina’s new young adult novel begins with a fall: Graciela, a 13-year-old-girl, is blown off a cliff and sucked into the bottom of the sea. A century later, she awakens and her afterlife begins. Most of the characters in Graciela in the Abyss are ghosts and spirits, but Medina says the story is really about life. In today’s episode, she joins NPR’s Scott Simon for a conversation that touches on the author’s “graveyard” of ideas, death as a constant, and her role as the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.To listen to B...
2025-09-11
08 min
The Children's Book Review: Growing Readers Podcast
Meg Medina on Graciela in the Abyss: A 15-Year Journey from Graveyard to Glory
In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews award-winning author Meg Medina about her latest fantasy novel, Graciela in the Abyss. They discuss Medina's fifteen-year journey developing this underwater adventure, her transition from contemporary fiction to fantasy, her experience as the eighth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and how she transformed personal grief and world events into a story about friendship, bioluminescence, and making your own light in the darkest places.Transcription: You can read the transcription on The Children's Book ReviewHighlights:...
2025-09-03
56 min
Borrowed & Returned
Meg Medina on Latine Stories and Reading as a Family
Meg Medina is an award-winning author of books for kids and young adults, and she was the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. We talked to her about what it meant to be the first Latinx author in that role, about the need for more diverse kids books, and the importance of reading in families.You can read a transcript of this episode on our website.Check out our booklist with books by Meg Medina and more!Learn more about the We Need Diverse Books movement. Read about the National Ambassador for Young People’s Lit...
2025-08-26
17 min
BookHuddle with Readgab
48: Powerful Novel in Verse On Neurodivergent Struggles and Success - Author Interview Jasminne Paulino
If you've read The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez you may have noticed that this book is full of emotion. That is because the topics and story are personal for middle grade author, Jasminne Paulino. In this episode we discuss the creating of The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez and how to best help neurodiverse children be their best selves.Find author Jasminne Paulino https://jasminnepaulino.com/https://www.instagram.com/jasminne.notes/?hl=enThe Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez by Jasminne Paulino https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Orbit-Alex-Ramirez/dp/0593859316/Merci Suárez...
2025-08-08
33 min
Middle Grade Matters
Ep. 88: Meg Medina (Graciela in the Abyss) on Diving into a Fantasy World
In this episode of the Middle Grade Matters podcast, author Meg Medina discusses her latest book, Graciela in the Abyss, and shares insights into her writing process, the themes of her work, and the importance of community and culture in literature. She reflects on the challenges of writing, the role of illustrations, and her experiences as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Meg emphasizes the significance of storytelling and encourages aspiring writers to focus on their craft while persevering through challenges.A sea ghost, a mortal boy, and a dangerous enchanted harpoon . . . A Newbery Medalist...
2025-07-01
49 min
Get Hooked On A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.
Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/108701to listen full audiobooks. Title: Graciela in the Abyss Author: Meg Medina Narrator: Elena Rey Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Release date: 07-01-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Social & Life Skills Publisher's Summary: In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela—once an ordinary girl—now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela’s spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land...
2025-07-01
5h 48
The Children's Book Podcast
Finding Your Light with Meg Medina
Meg Medina, author of Graciela in the Abyss (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about how every author reveals themselves through their work. Visit Meg Medina online at megmedina.com For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search "The Children's Book Podcast" or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/).
2025-07-01
33 min
Unban Coolies
(PODCAST) National Ambassador Meg Medina on Empowering Readers #authorinterviews
Meg Medina is a Cuban American author and the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She writes for readers of all ages, focusing on cultural identity, resilience, and strong female protagonists. Her middle-grade novel Merci Suárez Changes Gears won the Newbery Medal, with its sequels also receiving widespread acclaim.Her young adult novel Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass won the Pura Belpré Author Award and the Cybils Award, and was adapted into a graphic novel in 2023, illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas. Despite its critical success, Yaqui Delgado has faced book bans and cens...
2025-02-01
17 min
NPR's Book of the Day
Newbery Medalist Meg Medina and NBA star Jayson Tatum are out with children's books
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 Cicche...
2024-09-27
18 min
Art Works Podcast
Celebrating the Power of Stories with Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
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 als...
2024-09-24
36 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Attacking Addiction at the Molecular Level: The Medicinal Chemistry of Dr. Amy Hauck Newman
Meg welcomes Dr. Amy Hauck Newman, the Scientific Director and the Chief of Molecular Targets and Medications Discovery Branch and Medicinal Chemistry Section of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Intramural Research Program also known as “NIDA” IRP. It is one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and it is dedicated to understanding the causes, consequences and treatment of substance use disorders. On today’s show, Dr. Amy Hauck Newman discusses her work in developing novel medications to treat substance use disorders. She explains the lengthy process of drug d...
2024-08-23
44 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Pocket Naloxone and the Business of Healthcare Innovation: Kathryn Bowsher
Meg welcomes Kathryn Bowsher, managing director of ActOne Healthcare, a consulting firm focused on commercializing healthcare innovations. Kathryn developed this expertise by launching more than 40 products and initiatives across a wide range of therapeutic areas, sites of care, and business models over the course of 25 years. Kathryn is the co-founder, advisor to, and previous Chair of the Board of Pocket Naloxone, an over-the-counter opioid overdose treatment. In this episode, Meg and Kathryn discuss the challenges of getting Pocket Naloxone to market and the innovative delivery mechanism they developed. Kathryn emphasizes the importance of improving access, l...
2024-07-23
41 min
C-SPAN Bookshelf
Meg Medina on Reading & Young People
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
2024-07-12
31 min
About Books
Meg Medina on Reading & Young People
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
2024-07-12
32 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Detect and Prevent: Diagnostics-Driven Virtual Care from Everly Health, with Dr. Liz Kwo
Meg welcomes Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, and Masters in Public Health (all from Harvard). Dr. Kwo is the Chief Commercial Officer at Everly Health, a personalized diagnostic-driven care-at-home solution. She is an experienced healthcare executive specializing in P&L management, B2B/B2C marketing and sales, strategic partnerships, and post-merger integration. Dr. Kwo is an expert at building and scaling digital health products, leveraging predictive and prescriptive analytics to improve outcomes.In this episode, Liz shares her experience as a healthcare executive, investor, physician, and company builder, and how those can tie the...
2024-06-18
34 min
Latina to Latina
Top 25 Countdown: #24 How Meg Medina Summoned the Courage to Write
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
2024-06-03
20 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Optimizing Existing Healthcare Benefits with Uber's Core Competencies: Caitlin Donovan, Global Head of Uber Health
Meg is joined by Caitlin Donovan, Global Head of Uber Health, which focuses on delivering a “better patient experience with transportation, same-day prescription, and home delivery for groceries and over-the-counter items, enhancing benefit coordination.”Caitlin explains Uber Health’s services: transportation, prescription delivery, and grocery and over-the-counter benefits. Meg and Caitlin dive into the challenges of executing Uber Health’s vision, the importance of aligning incentives, and the critical task of understanding the healthcare ecosystem at large. Caitlin shares insights on engaging health plans and providers, as well as the future plans and innovations of Uber Health. Lastly...
2024-05-15
43 min
Reach Out and Read
Meg Medina, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
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.
2024-04-25
36 min
Feel The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!
A Little Bit Super by Gary D. Schmidt, Leah Henderson, Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Brian Young, Ibi Zoboi, Pam Muñoz Ryan
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/102209to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Little Bit Super Author: Gary D. Schmidt, Leah Henderson, Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Remy Lai, Kyle Lukoff, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, Brian Young, Ibi Zoboi, Pam Muñoz Ryan Narrator: Gary Tiedemann Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Release date: 04-23-24 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Superheroes Publisher's Summary: In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to cha...
2024-04-23
6h 31
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Inventing, Investing, Advising: Natalie Douglas, Healthcare Virtuoso
Meg welcomes Natalie Douglas, an award-winning healthcare specialist, an experienced entrepreneur, CEO, board director, and investor. She is the founder of Lucidity LLC and RealiTi Health, as well as chairman of the board for Entia Ltd and TidalSense. She is also an investor and advisor for many portfolio companies, such as Ceek Women’s Health, RwHealth, Vitaccess. In this episode, Natalie shares her experience in various leadership roles in life sciences, pharma services, medical devices, digital, SAS, and data analytics. She discusses various challenges and some of the innovative solutions she’s led as a private equity-backed CEO...
2024-03-22
44 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Nancy G. Brinker: A Promise for Life
Meg welcomes Nancy G. Brinker, the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Promise Fund of Florida. Nancy was also United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2001 to 2003 and Chief of Protocol of the United States from 2007 to the end of the George W. Bush administration. Nancy walks us through her personal experience with her sister Suzy's battle with breast cancer and how that great loss inspired her to dedicate her life to fighting the disease, creating Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Meg and Nancy discuss Nancy’s current work with the...
2024-02-14
45 min
Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People
Manifesting with Meg Inspiration Reel - SEASON 6- EMPOWERED THROUGH PURPOSE
Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube/podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations. Season 6 is Empowered Through Purpose with guests Andreea Pap, Cheryl Krauter, Berta Medina, Ketty Urbay, Annie McDonnell, Valerie Taylor, Cardsy B, Rektok Ross, Leslie Rasmussen, Sara Blanchard, Lisa Lopez, Luisa Carter, Dr. Laura Ellick, Tabitha Rose, Suzanne Simonetti, & Mike Spatola. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Sign up for my newsletter: www.megnocero.com
2023-12-22
04 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Homeward: Cultivating Rural Health
"If you live in a county that's designated as 'rural,' your healthcare outcomes are far worse, to the tune of 23% higher mortality. In these rural markets, hospital closures...rural health clinic closures are increasing at an exceeding rate. There's half the number of primary care doctors and about an eighth or a tenth the number of specialty care doctors. And 10% of all rural counties have zero healthcare services whatsoever." -Dr. Jennifer SchneiderMeg welcomes Dr. Jennifer Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Homeward Health, a technology-enabled, community-based healthcare provider delivering high-quality care to those who lack access, specifically...
2023-12-19
41 min
The Lil' Leaders Podcast: Conversations with Kids
Young Heart, Big Impact: Inspiring Acts of Empathy and Inclusion
In this week's episode, Kennedy stopped by for a visit. Currently in 6th grade, Kennedy shares her story about how she enjoys helping someone feel comfortable in new situations or sad ones. She is the person to help you find your way and she is happy to help. Her examples demonstrate a great deal of empathy, patience, loyalty, and generosity. Enjoy listening to Kennedy's generous nature in this week's interview. Picture Book Recommendations: a. The Invisible Boy Author: Trudy Ludwig Illustrator: Patrice Barton Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody in class ever seems to no...
2023-10-18
10 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Liz Beatty: Building Trust in Clinical Trials
Meg welcomes Liz Beatty, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Inato, a marketplace that enables clinical researchers and sponsors to make clinical research more inclusive and accessible for patients no matter who they are or where they live. Inato also increases clinical trial efficiency by enabling all community sites to offer the right trials to their patients. Meg and Liz discuss the problems with the traditional clinical trial landscape, the role of the doctor and care team in the process, the difficulties for patients in accessing the right clinical trials, and how Inato is bridging t...
2023-10-03
37 min
Ishara's Reading Podcast
I interviewed the National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature - Ms. Meg Medina!
Send us a textJust a few weeks ago Ishara had the opportunity to attend her second National Book Festival sponsored by the Library of Congress annually in Washington D.C. And this time, it was an even bigger deal - Ishara received her very first press pass! She had an amazing experience interviewing several of her favorite authors! First to be interview by Ishara was Meg Medina - the 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature! Meg is a beautifully proud Cuban American author, who has written books for kids of all ages an...
2023-09-07
07 min
Indulge In Your Ears To A Captivating Full Audiobook.
She Persisted: Pura Belpré by Meg Medina, Marilisa Jiménez García, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/103938to listen full audiobooks. Title: She Persisted: Pura Belpré Author: Meg Medina, Marilisa Jiménez García, Chelsea Clinton - introduction Narrator: Almarie Guerra, Chelsea Clinton Format: mp3 Length: 46 mins Release date: 09-05-23 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Social Activists Publisher's Summary: Pura Belpré grew up in Puerto Rico surrounded by stories. When she moved to New York and was offered the chance to work at the New York Public Library, she was thrilled to be able to help share her stories with children—especially multicultural and multilingual children like her. She persi...
2023-09-05
46 min
BBB RADIO
BBB RADIO S03E28 - Babylon 5: The Road Home, Meg 2: The Trench, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Gran Turismo
Due to a botched recording (certain software weren't being themselves on the day of), this week's episode will be MUCH shorter than usual. Matthew discusses "Meg 2: The Trench" while Ricardo covers "Babylon 5: The Road Home", "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" and "Gran Turismo" 00:32- Babylon 5: The Road Home 04:15 - Meg 2: The Trench 17:14 - The Last Voyage of the Demeter 21:48 - Gran Turismo Matthew Bailey on Social Media, my Fiverr gigs (MUSIC, MUSIC VIDEO & SHORT FILM REVIEWS) and where you can hear the...
2023-08-30
29 min
Latino USA
Meg Medina: Let Kids Read Freely
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...
2023-08-11
39 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Anna Lindow: Brave Health
Meg welcomes Anna Lindow, CEO + Co-Founder at Brave Health, a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care.Meg and Anna discuss the supply and demand imbalance for mental health services, especially for Medicaid recipients and other underserved populations. Anna also reflects on her experience building Brave Health, the support they’ve received, and how technology has helped them scale and evolve according to patient density and need. She also shares the importance of cultivating teams and lessons from past work ex...
2023-08-08
35 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Miruna Sasu: Decoding the Data with COTA
Meg welcomes Miruna Sasu, President and CEO of COTA, an RWE service founded by doctors, engineers, and data scientists to create clarity from fragmented and often inaccessible real-world data to provide a comprehensive picture of cancer that can be used to advance carepaths and research.Meg and Miruna discuss utilizing patient-generated data, difficulties with EMR, the drug development and clinical trial processes, as well as ethical considerations and patient burden. Miruna reflects on her own personal experience with cancer diagnoses for both of her primary caregivers: her grandparents. She also shares her mentorship experience...
2023-06-30
38 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Lori Daugherty: Resilience in the Workplace
Meg welcomes Lori Daugherty, CEO of Ascellus, a physical and behavioral health provider for injured workers that provides customized treatment options through CBT practices, as well as medical care for injured workers. With a network of over 1,500 licensed clinicians nationwide, Ascellus works to improve resilience, health outcomes, and reduce costs for workers’ compensation claims and minimize time spent away from work.Meg and Lori discuss the barriers to mental health care access, the needs of employees, how Ascellus bridges this gap, and how the healthcare ecosystem can follow. Lori reflects on her 30 years of ex...
2023-05-31
33 min
Art Works Podcast
Meg Medina is the first Latina to serve as the Library of Congress’s National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
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’...
2023-05-02
36 min
Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People
Manifesting with Meg & Berta Medina Ep 110: There's Always Hope for Positive Change
Berta Medina-Garcia is a rare breed of speaker and coach – by infusing “classic” coaching with a healthy dose of discovery and adventure with her specialized trademark of “comfort zone coaching,” she’s revolutionized the path to growth and change for individuals and team members of great organizations at the forefront of making a positive impact on this world. After years of building, operating, and growing her own successful business, she’s taken her experience and love for philanthropy to travel to Africa on a harrowing climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak as part of a mission trip to change the world for Ma...
2023-04-20
54 min
Unselfishly Me
POWcast on Fearing Fever with Dr Megan Medina
This week is a POWcast minisode talking about Fearing Fevers! Dr Megan Medina is back talking all about topics that we should all know about for ourselves, and for kids if you are a parent. I personally learnt so much because it really is something we are taught to fear. We hope you find this minisode helpful! Find Meg on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drmeganmedina Website: www.drmeganmedina.co.za Sign up for our FREE Meditation Challenge delive...
2023-04-06
18 min
Flashblack
Sonidos y Noticias 41
La lista de las 100 mejores rolas en el metal de la Rolling StoneCourtney Love se queja de la poca cantidad de mujeres en el Salón de la Fama del RockMeg White es desdeñada por su talento en la batería y much@s salen en su defensaJoan Jett y sus paletitas contra los acosadoresMetallica compra una fabrica de vinilosBrian May es nombrado caballeroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/flashblackep1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-16
27 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Inna Plumb: Outside the Box, Inside the Home
Meg welcomes Inna Plumb, Co-Founder and COO of MedArrive. MedArrive enables healthcare providers to seamlessly extend care services into the home, unlocking access to high-quality healthcare for more people at a fraction of the cost. MedArrive’s fully integrated care management platform allows providers and payors to bridge the virtual care gap by marrying physician-led telemedicine with hands-on care from EMS professionals.MedArrive has more than 20k highly-skilled EMS providers in its national network, and services span dozens of clinical use cases, including chronic condition management, transitional care, readmission pre...
2023-03-13
40 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Vivian DeWoskin: Connecting Dots with Komodo Health
Meg welcomes, Vivian DeWoskin, VP of Strategy and Head of Life Sciences at Komodo Health.Meg and Vivian discuss Komodo Health, which brings together large amounts of anonymized, linked patient-level data used to understand how patients navigate their care journey in the real world; Komodo Health’s “Healthcare Map;” data and rare diseases; access to clinical research; Komodo’s ability to reduce the time to diagnosis for challenging conditions; increasing diversity in clinical research patient populations; Vivian’s background in and love of Neuroscience; her mentors and mentees; and much more. —
2023-01-10
32 min
The Reading Culture
Revisit - Cultivating Story: Meg Medina on the importance of storytelling in life, writing, and the fight against book bans
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 MedinaMeg 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. ...
2022-12-27
37 min
Ask a Librarian with Julie Chavez
Translating Ways of Being with Alexis Romay & Meg Medina
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 as...
2022-11-10
57 min
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Stephanie Trunzo: Paved in Partnership
Meg welcomes Stephanie Trunzo, SVP and GM of Oracle Health.Oracle Health provides cloud solution systems for health insurance, healthcare providers, virtual care, electronic health record systems, and public health. Stephanie leads the P&L across strategy, product, services, sales, support, and operations. Oracle Health connects clinical, operational and financial data to improve care and advanced decision-making around health and wellbeing. In one of the largest mergers this year, Oracle acquired Cerner, an electronic health record company. Meg and Stephanie discuss the unique benefits of the Oracle Health/Cerner merger; t...
2022-10-12
39 min
The Reading Culture
Cultivating Story: Meg Medina on the Importance of Storytelling in Life, Writing, and the Fight Against Book Bans
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 MedinaMeg 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 t...
2022-09-20
36 min
Hippocampus Clubhouse
203: Hippocampus Clubhouse En Español: Mango, Abuela Y Yo
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 ("Doug...
2022-09-15
13 min
Step Inside The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!
Merci Suárez Plays It Cool by Meg Medina
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/112135to listen full audiobooks. Title: Merci Suárez Plays It Cool Series: Merci Suárez, Book 3 Author: Meg Medina Narrator: Frankie Corzo Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Release date: 09-13-22 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings Genres: Multicultural Stories Publisher's Summary: Merci has always been fine with not being one of the popular kids like Avery Sanders, who will probably be the soccer captain and is always traveling to fun places and buying new clothes. But then Avery starts talking to Merci more, and not just as a teammate. Does this mean t...
2022-09-13
7h 12
The Game-Changing Women of Healthcare
Shahrzad Yavari: Inside the Cold Chain
Meg welcomes Shahrzad Yavari, COVAX Cold & Supply Chain Consultant at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi is an organization working to improve vaccination efforts globally.Shahrzad is a public health strategist and avid women’s rights advocate who has dedicated much of her efforts to creating opportunities for women globally. Her background in psychology helped to shape her interest in community-driven solutions for various challenges in the healthcare and education sectors, among others.Her most recent achievements include her work with Gavi, where COVAX has been a lifeline in vaccination ef...
2022-08-30
39 min
The Yarn
#170 Meg Medina & Christina Soontornvat - What's New, Newbery Authors? (Pt. 2)
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.
2022-08-11
24 min
The Yarn
#169 Meg Medina & Christina Soontornvat - What's New, Newbery Authors? (Pt. 1)
Part one of a special LIVE episode. Meg Medina (2019 Newbery Medalist) and Christina Soontornvat (2021 Newbery Honoree x2) talk about their Newbery experiences and their new books.
2022-07-31
20 min
Wine & Chisme
From Queens to Award Winning Author with Meg Medina
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...
2022-06-29
1h 17
The Raine Dunn Podcast
Ep. 6 DR MEGAN MEDINA The Inconvenient Truth About Fertility
Dr Megan Medina is passionate about creating a space for women to step into their power by learning how to heal their hormones. From teenage pms, to pcos, endometriosis, and fertility concerns, she guides her patients through their hormonal years, babies, birth and postpartum, all the way into menopause and beyond. Dr Meg wants all women to know that you don’t have to suffer and you don’t need to be on chronic medication, you just need to learn the tools to best support your metabolism, balance your minerals, nourish your adrenals and restore your...
2022-05-13
1h 04
Latina to Latina
How Meg Medina Summoned the Courage to Write
"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! Ho...
2022-02-07
20 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival Podcast
TELLING YOUR STORY: HOW TO CRAFT STORIES FROM YOUR OWN LIFE
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 B...
2022-01-31
52 min
Latino Book Review Presents
Latino Book Review Presents Meg Medina
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
2021-12-18
34 min
Sit + Heal
Breaking Down Therapy TikTok
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
2021-10-26
34 min
Sit + Heal
Break Up With Burnout
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
2021-10-19
58 min
The Third Men Podcast
Lalo Medina: Extended Interview
The Third Men Podcast is proud to present an all-new extended interview with Jack White's longtime tour manager - the legendary Lalo Medina! Since The White Stripes' fateful final tour in 2007, Lalo has been helping to facilitate, arrange and execute Jack's live performances, and his insider perspective is something unique and extraordinary within the Third Man orbit. From Jack and Meg's northern sojourn chronicled in Under Great White Northern Lights, to multiple tours from The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and Jack White solo, Lalo has been instrumental in setting the stage for the performances that we as fans continue to...
2021-10-13
1h 26
Sit + Heal
Breaking Our Hiatus - Season 2
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
2021-10-12
28 min
AWM Author Talks
Episode 63: Leonard S. Marcus & Meg Medina
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 12, 2021 and was recorded live via Zoom. We hope you enjoy entering the mind of a writer.
2021-09-06
45 min
Embrace The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!
She Persisted Audio Collection: Volume 1 by Chelsea Clinton, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Atia Abawi, Sayantani DasGupta, Michelle Knudsen, Meg Medina, Rita Williams-Garcia, Kekla Magoon, Alexandra Boiger
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/104189to listen full audiobooks. Title: She Persisted Audio Collection: Volume 1 Series: She Persisted Author: Chelsea Clinton, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Atia Abawi, Sayantani DasGupta, Michelle Knudsen, Meg Medina, Rita Williams-Garcia, Kekla Magoon, Alexandra Boiger Narrator: Bahni Turpin, Janina Edwards, Carolyn King, Tavia Gilbert, Various Format: mp3 Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins Release date: 08-24-21 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: Inspired by the number one New York Times best seller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up...
2021-08-24
4h 49
Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear
Meg Medina_Recoommened Summer Reading List_7-18-21
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-07-20
16 min
Experience: This Best-Selling Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.
She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor by Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton - introduction, Alexandra Boiger - cover illustrator
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/104254to listen full audiobooks. Title: She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor Series: She Persisted Author: Meg Medina, Chelsea Clinton - introduction, Alexandra Boiger - cover illustrator Narrator: Frankie Corzo, Chelsea Clinton Format: mp3 Length: 33 mins Release date: 06-01-21 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Women Publisher's Summary:
2021-06-01
33 min
Super Mamás
Episode 278: Continuing Tradition & Culture through Storytelling with children’s author, Meg Medina
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 infor...
2021-04-20
1h 13
Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People
Manifesting with Meg & Berta Medina: Episode 63 So Never Quit!
Berta is an eternal optimist who believes in the power of generosity and is passionate about sharing her message that dreamers truly succeed! After years of building, operating, and growing her own successful business, she’s taken her experience and love for philanthropy to travel to Africa on a harrowing climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak as part of a mission trip to change the world for Maasai children. Since she reached the peak at 19,341 feet, she has re-envisioned the importance of goals and the power of generosity. Now Berta helps businesses and individuals connect genuinely, give generously, and reac...
2021-04-15
6h 47
Fierce Womxn Writing - Inspiring You to Write More
Meg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Can’t Dance, the sequel to the Newbery-award winning young adult novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears
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 Revi...
2021-04-01
34 min
The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival Podcast
Meg Medina in Conversation with Isabel Quintero
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 Aut...
2020-12-17
1h 02
The Children's Book Podcast
Meg Medina - Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away
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...
2020-12-15
37 min
Hey YA
82.5: Extra Credit: Backlist Gems from YA Award Winners
Kelly highlights five excellent award-winning YA authors and the backlist titles of theirs you shouldn’t miss. 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 Bone Gap by Laura Ruby Bad Apple by Laura Ruby Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds Yaqui Delgado Wants To Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina Burn...
2020-12-02
12 min
Hippocampus Clubhouse
65: Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away
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...
2020-10-30
07 min
Embark On Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook During Your Workout.
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/209140to listen full audiobooks. Title: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away Author: Meg Medina Narrator: Jane Santos Format: mp3 Length: 7 mins Release date: 09-29-20 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings Genres: Latin American Publisher's Summary: 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 ti...
2020-09-29
07 min
The Writer's Story
Episode 18: Meg Medina
Meredith and Kristin visit with Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina about the racy tales of Meg's abuela, "the queen" of her family's unofficial historistas (storytellers), Meg's personal road to becoming an award-winning author, and the incalculable resource of a good librarian. A couple lucky listener/subscribers will receive free copies of the fresh-off-the-press anthology The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth , to which Meg contributed a chapter.
2020-09-15
1h 06
The NewberyTart Podcast
Mini-episode: Meg Medina
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/
2020-07-23
19 min
Bad On Paper
Bonus Episode with Elizabeth Acevedo
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Acevedo, the author of our June book club pick, Clap When You Land. Elizabeth is a NYT best-selling author and we couldn't be more excited to talk to her about the book. We learn of her early start in writing as a rapper and poet, her first job as a middle school teacher, and the road to her first publishing deal. We explore the birth of Clap When You Land, the meaning behind the title, the unique way she developed the characters distinct voices, and the differences between writing in...
2020-06-25
49 min
Julie’s Library
Tía Isa Wants a Car
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 Mu...
2020-05-20
18 min
Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People
Manifesting with Meg and Berta Medina:Ep34-Conversations w/ Extraordinary People-Be true to YOU!
Manifesting with Meg: Ep 34- BE True to Yourself with Guest Berta Medina-Garcia, Success and Adventure Coach Berta Medina-Garcia, is a rare breed of speaker and coach-by infusing classic coaching with a healthy dose of discovery and adventure with her specialized trademark of “comfort zone coaching”, she’s revolutionized the path to growth and change for individuals and team members of great organizations at the forefront of making a positive impact on this world. After years of building, operating and growing her own successful business; she’s taken her experience ad love for phil...
2020-04-17
1h 00
Gather, a Kidlit Podcast
Meg Medina talks about Nurturing Your Artistic Voice
Meg Medina talks about setting goals, believing in one's self and living a creative life.
2019-12-10
07 min
The Yarn
#96 Meg Medina - MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS Unraveled LIVE
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.
2019-06-29
34 min
Truer Words
Robin Benway
Robin is the National Book Award-winning author of FAR FROM THE TREE, as well as: EMMY & OLIVER, ALSO KNOWN AS, GOING ROGUE, THE EXTRAORDINARY SECRETS OF APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE and AUDREY, WAIT! Find Robin on Twitter: @robinbenway and Instagram: @robinbenway. Her website is robinbenway.com Show Notes: Books, authors, movies, TV, specials, and other media or institutions mentioned include: The Confusion of Laurel Graham by Adrienne Kisner Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner Rachel Cohn Looking for Alaska by John Green Twilight...
2019-06-03
1h 26
Minorities in Publishing
Episode 87: Meg Medina and Elizabeth Acevedo (Creative Conversation)
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.]
2019-05-28
1h 07
Literaticast
29: Meg Medina Changes Gears
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.
2019-03-13
56 min
Literaticast
29: Meg Medina Changes Gears
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 is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
2019-03-13
56 min
A Bookish Home
Ep. 24: Meg Medina, Author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears
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 →
2019-02-14
28 min
kidlit women* podcast
Conversation with Meg Medina
Meg Medina discusses her essay, "Money" and its many layers for writers, especially women of color.
2018-10-17
35 min
kidlit women* podcast
Essay by Meg Medina
Meg Medina discusses the many layers of money, especially as a women of color, and discarding the shame of asking for more.
2018-10-15
16 min
Candlewick Press Presents
Candlewick Press Presents: Meg Medina
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.
2018-10-11
43 min
The NewberyTart Podcast
Meg Medina Interview
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
2018-09-13
40 min
Immerse Yourself In The Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!
Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/209128to listen full audiobooks. Title: Merci Suárez Changes Gears Series: Merci Suárez, Book 1 Author: Meg Medina Narrator: Frankie Corzo Format: mp3 Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Release date: 09-11-18 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 295 ratings Genres: Latin American Publisher's Summary: Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fan...
2018-09-11
7h 09
Absorb This Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.
Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen Oh - editor
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/110598to listen full audiobooks. Title: Flying Lessons & Other Stories Author: Ellen Oh - editor Narrator: Ellen Oh, Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Dominic Hoffman, Samantha Quan, Julia Whelan, Adam Lazarre-White, Tim Tingle, Abigail Revasch, Sunil Malhotra Format: mp3 Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins Release date: 01-03-17 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 96 ratings Genres: Anthologies & Short Stories Publisher's Summary: In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. B...
2017-01-03
4h 35
Full Audiobook for Your Ears, Limitless Adventures | Kids, Ages 8-10
Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen Oh - editor | Audiobook
Listen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Flying Lessons & Other StoriesAuthor: Ellen Oh - editorNarrator: Ellen Oh, Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, full castFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4 hrs and 34 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 01-03-17Publisher: Listening LibraryGenres: Kids, Ages 8-10Summary:Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology - written by the best children's authors - celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.In a partnership...
2017-01-03
4h 34
2016 National Book Festival
Meg Medina: 2016 National Book Festival
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.Award-winning Cuban-American author Meg Medina was recognized as one of the CNN 10 Visionary Women in America. Medina has received a Pura Belpré honor and award, a Cybils fiction award and an Ezra Jack Keats new writers medal, among other honors. Her award-winning books include “Tía Isa Wants a Car,” “Mango, Abuela and Me” and “Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass.” Her latest book, “Burn Baby Burn,” explores the coming-of-age of New York teen Nora Lop...
2016-09-01
17 min
2016 National Book Festival
Meg Medina: 2016 National Book Festival
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.
2016-09-01
00 min
Lezioni di rock. Viaggio al centro della musica
Meg Medina: 2016 National Book Festival
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.
2016-09-01
17 min
Diva's House Featuring: *Literary Diva*
Literary Diva Presents: Katherine Herndon And Author Meg Medina!
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.
2014-10-09
34 min
2014 National Book Festival
Meg Medina: 2014 National Book Festival
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.
2014-07-30
00 min
2014 National Book Festival
Meg Medina: 2014 National Book Festival
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.BiographyAward-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 f...
2014-07-30
08 min