Editing Translations: The Second Bridge Series Panel
A report on the second panel of the Bridge Series on Translation, where editors discussed the process of editing translations.
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.
November Is Writing Month: NaNoWriMo and PiBoIdMo
Why I'm taking part in PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) this November.
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…
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.
Why Haven’t I Covered Shopping in Lisbon?
New and cool shopping destinations in Lisbon, both neighborhoods and stores, including one of my favorite independent bookstores.
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.
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.