A Workshop on Translation
Announcing a workshop I'm teaching on translating books for young readers, sponsored by SCBWI.
Meeting the Illustrators
I meet all three illustrators of books I've translated at the opening of an exhibit of works by the Brazilian-Portuguese artist Yara Kono.
November Is Writing Month: NaNoWriMo and PiBoIdMo
Why I'm taking part in PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) this November.
The “Americanizer” and Other Tales of Translation
A report on the "PEN Presents: Translating Books for Young Readers" panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
Talking About Translation at the 2015 Brooklyn Book Festival
A preview of my translating books for young readers panel at the Brooklyn Book Festival and my translations scheduled for 2016.
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.
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.
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.