The Story of a Publisher: #WorldKidLit Month
The origin story of publisher Levine Querido and a memoir of the Querido family, Dutch Jews of Portuguese descent persecuted in the Holocaust.
The “Translating the Future” Conference: Activist Translation
Thoughts on the different ways that translators can be activists, from a panel in the just-concluded "Translating the Future" conference.
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 Conference Continues!
Some thoughts on last week's conversation between David Bellos and Karen Emmerich on how the field of translation has changed since 1970, and a preview.
Translation Conference Online!
The "Translating the Future" conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first PEN translation conference is going online with weekly panels.
Announcing Work in Progress Awards!
Using my experience with Gringolandia, I encourage SCBWI members to apply for the Work-in-Progress Awards that open for submission every year in March.
Congratulations, Olga Tokarczuk (and Translators Too)!
A celebration of Olga Tokarczuk's Nobel Prize in Literature, which also means celebrating her many translators. #bemoreolga
Translation and Human Rights
Highlighting Women in Translation Month and the role of translators in protecting authors who are the targets of repressive regimes.
Lisbon’s Book Fair Expands
A visit to the 89th Feira do Livro in Lisbon and observations on this ever-expanding book fair devoted to building literacy and community.
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…