All Things Mac Barnett-National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature 2025-2026

Mac Barnett is the ninth U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader. Mac’s work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.

To Learn more about Mac Barnett and the U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, you can go the Every Child a Reader website linked here: National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Updated May 1, 2025
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Merci Suárez changes gears
Medina, Meg
Paper Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal A New York Times Bestseller Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between in a resonant new novel from Meg Medina. Merci Suarez knew...

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Tìa Isa wants a car
Medina, Meg.
Paper Book
A little girl pitches in to help her tía save up for a big old car -- and take the whole family to the beach -- in a story told with warmth and sweetness. Tía Isa wants a car. A shiny green car the same color as the ocean, with wings like a swooping bird. A car to take the whole...

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