Is Porto the Next Hipster Destination?
On our most recent trip to Porto, we witness the changes in the city due to the influx of tourists and of young, hip new residents from Scandinavia.
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A Journey to the Ruins
Prompted by a scene at the Lego Fan Event, my thoughts on a middle grade novel set in contemporary Portugal with the economic crisis as the backdrop.
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The 2015 Lego Fan Event in Lisbon
Pictures from the 2015 Lego fan event in Lisbon, highlighting the creativity of Portuguese and other European builders.
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Publication Day for The World in a Second
Celebrating the publication day of The World in a Second, the picture book I translated from Portuguese.
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A Star for Translation
The advance reviews of the book I translated from Portuguese, The World in a Second, have delivered a huge thumbs up and my first starred review ever.
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More Visibility for Translators
Prompted by the SCBWI’s creation of a new category for translators, I reflect on the need for more children’s books in translation.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
