International films at the Lego Cinema.
Some Thoughts on the 2019 Academy Award Nominations
A discussion of the 2019 Academy Award nominees for Foreign Language Film and why these movies are superior to Hollywood's offerings.
My 2018 New Year’s Resolution: A Mixed Bag
Although I didn't achieve my 2018 New Year's Resolution I achieved a lot of things related to it, making the year a mixed bag.
Fresh Perspectives in Indie Picture Books: The Silent Nightingale
Reviewing an indie-published bilingual (English-Arabic) picture book and exploring different ways of portraying child protagonists.
A New Translation Grant!
One of the duties of the PEN Translation Committee, of which I'm now a co-chair, is to administer the PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant, an annual award of from $2,000 to…
I Take My Turn for Translation
Announcing my new position as co-chair of the PEN Translation Committee.
International films at the Lego Cinema.
A Busy Month
My first translation of a screenplay and some thoughts on the high quality and diverse perspectives of global cinema.
Olive the Sheep’s U.S. Tour!
Announcing the launch of my latest translation from Portuguese, an innovative blend of read-aloud picture book and advice book for caregivers.
Parents, One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Child
Advice to parents on the why and how of learning a new language, for themselves and their children.
The Right Translator
Why publishers should look for translators with experience in studying and writing children's and YA literature.
Why We Need Historical Fiction
In the past two weeks, I've spoken at two events about my novel Gringolandia and my translation of the picture book Three Balls of Wool (Can Change the World) --…