Global and International Literature for Kids at nErDcampCT
Why we need portrayals of life outside our own country, including literature in translation.
Translators of Children’s Books Take Center Stage
The "Translating for the Future" panel that argues for a kidlit presence in translation and more translated books for kids.
Translation Workshop
Since becoming co-chair of the PEN Translation Committee, I've been working on some new initiatives that draw from my experience as a writer of my own fiction and a translator…
The Cord Is Still Cut!
Turning off the TV and reading more isn't just a way of saving money; now and in the coming months, it's an act of resistance too.
Contracts panelists, from left, Jacqueline Ko, Juliet Grames, Shelley Frisch, and moderator Alex Zucker.
Contracts: The Third Bridge Series Panel on Translation
My report on the third panel of the Bridge Series on Translation, which discussed contracts, copyright, fees and royalties, and relations with agents.
Announcing the 2016 We Are the People Summer Reading List
Announcing the 2016 We Are the People Summer Reading List, featuring outstanding books for children and teens by authors and artists of color.
How to Break into Translation: A Report on the Bridge Series Panel
A summary of a panel co-sponsored by PEN and the Center for Fiction on breaking in as a translator, including advice on mentoring and choosing a publisher.
International Literature Shines at the USBBY Conference
I almost didn't attend the USBBY (United States Board of Books for Young People) conference this year, even though it was held in New York City, five subway stops from…