Juana Medina was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. She is the author and illustrator of multiple children’s books, including the chapter book series Juana & Lucas, winner of the prestigious Pura Belpré Award and two International Latino Book Awards. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Medina is an assistant professor at George Mason University’s School of Art. She lives with her wife and twin sons in Northern Virginia.

Featured title: Juana and Lucas: Dos Grandes Changes

Website: https://www.juanamedina.com/

JUANA’S EVENTS:

• Thursday, Sept. 19 @ 4:00 p.m. – Introducing Juana & Lucas to South Dakota’s Young Readers – Washington Pavilion, Belbas Theater, Sioux Falls
• Friday, Sept. 20 @ 4:30 p.m. – Introducing Juana & Lucas to South Dakota’s Young Readers (Book signing to follow) – Children’s Museum, Community Room, Brookings
• Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 9:00 a.m. – Introducing Juana & Lucas to South Dakota’s Young Readers – Children’s Museum, Community Room, Brookings
• Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 4:30 p.m. – Author Signing Event – The Oscar, Fishback Studio Theater (154), Brookings

View the full schedule here!