Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress’ new ambassador for young people’s literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.
Library of Congress’ new ambassador for young people’s literature. We talk with
Barnett about what it means to be named to this role in this moment, when
engaging kids in reading can be a struggle, and when there are more challenges
to what kids are free to read.