How Meg Medina Summoned the Courage to Write

Episode 185 of the Latina to Latina podcast, hosted by Kojin Tashiro, Alicia Menendez, Paulina Velasco, Manuela Bedoya, titled "How Meg Medina Summoned the Courage to Write" was published on February 7, 2022 and runs 20 minutes.

February 7, 2022 ·20m · Latina to Latina

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"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!

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