Meg Medina is a Cuban American author who writes for readers of all ages. She is the 2023–2024 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and her books have received numerous awards. Medina's middle–grade novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears, received the Newbery Medal and her young adult novel, Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, received a Pura Belpré Author Award and a Cybils Award. Meg Medina's other popular books include Merci Suárez Can't Dance, Merci Suárez Plays It Cool, and the picture book, Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away. She also received an Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award for her picture book Tía Isa Wants a Car. When she is not writing, Medina works on community projects that support girls, Latino youth and literacy. She lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia.
