I had a glorious day working at WriterHouse in Charlottesville. We ran short on time, but managed (I hope) to start sifting through some memories and figuring out how to reshape them for our work. A sample: Gravel on the driveway — and a long black car delivers a first look at The Terrible Grandmother. [...]
I just saw the official press release announcing that I’ve won the Ezra Jack Keats New Writers Award for 2012 for my picture book. I’m still a little stunned, but very happy. This is an enormous honor, and I am so especially proud that it comes for a story that pays tribute to the valiant women [...]
Look what’s out today! Or should I say – ¡Mira que se publicó hoy!
There are all sorts of ways of launching a new book into the world. This time around I’ve decided to go big. I’ll have my regular launch at the ever-fabulous bbgb tales for kids on March 17. But when The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind pubs next month, I’ll have about 500 high school [...]
Just a newsflash for writers under 18: Richmond Young Writers summer camp has opened registration. Its got all the elements needed for a great time for the literary set: a charming used bookstore, a cool part of town — and Bird Cox and Valley Haggard at the helm. Here’s the schedule. I’ll be teaching July 25 [...]
A quickie – Just got news from Luisa Igloria, poet and director of the MFA Creative Writing program at Old Dominion University. Barely South Review and ODU’s Creative Writing program are partnering on an inaugural short story contest. The Norton Girault Literary Prize offers publication in Barely South Review and $1,000 for the top selection. Best [...]
I'm Meg Medina, Latina author of libros for kids of all ages. I'm about strong girls, tough circumstances, and the connecting power of culture. Thanks for visiting my blog!
