Such an interesting webinar - do take a look! #worldkidlit

Reviews: Animal Encyclopedias – Non-Fiction Picture Books for All Ages By Karin Redclift Here are some of my new favorite picture books: a series of beautifully written and illustrated nonfiction animal encyclopedias for all ages, some of which originated in Italian a…

Did you know pigs are resistant to snake venom? 🐖🐍
Or that sheep can recognise 50 faces?
Explore these (and many more!) in our latest roundup of animal encyclopedias:

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Meet the Translator: Sylvia Notini By Karin Redclift After I read and reviewed the Animal Encylopedia series, Italian to English translator Sylvia Notini generously answered a few questions about the series. Karin Redclift: Sylvia, …

What does a children’s book translator actually do?
Sylvia Notini takes us behind the scenes 👀 #namethetranslator #translation #worldkidlit

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Meet the Publisher: Do Re Mi Books By Johanna McCalmont This week we talk to Sam Voulters and Anna Watanabe to find out more about Do Re Mi Books, a brand-new London-based publisher that has just released its first titles. Johanna M…

Small press, big ideas 🎶📚
Do Re Mi Books is bringing bold, playful picture books to young readers, rooted in Japanese publishing influences 🇯🇵 You can meet the publisher here:

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Meet the Translators: Alyson Waters and Margot Kerlidou, translators of Claude Ponti By Shara Kronmal The River by Claude Ponti, translated from the French by Alyson Waters and Margot Kerlidou, is a new picture book from Elsewhere Editions, the children’s imprint of Archipelago Boo…

Playful, poetic, and packed with linguistic invention. Claude Ponti’s books are a translator’s dream (and puzzle)! We talk to Alyson Waters & Margot Kerlidou about capturing that magic in English
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Wonderful selection of children’s and YA books from around the world in the bookshop at Friends House (opp. Euston Station) - the book buyer here is doing a great job! bookshop.quaker.org.uk#worldkidlit @worldkidlit.bsky.social

Meet the Author and Illustrator: Picture Book Creator Xiong Liang By Li Wang Xiong Liang and I worked together during the Art Omi Translation Lab in September 2025, where our conversations deepened my understanding of writing, storytelling, picture books, and his…

What makes a great picture book?
We spoke to Xiong Liang about creativity, culture, and why stories should be for every child 🌍 #kidlit #worldkidlit
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The 2026 List: Children’s and YA Books in Translation Happy new year! 2026 is National Year of Reading, and if you’d like to diversify your (and your children’s) reading and explore books from around the world … we’ve got you c…

It’s the National Year of Reading! 🌏📚 What should young readers pick up in 2026? Start with our list of children’s & YA books in translation #reading #YA #kidlit

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Meet the Publisher: Michelle Rolinski of Catavento Press By Katy Dycus Michelle Rolinski, founder of Catavento Press, speaks about her experience of starting a publishing house dedicated to Brazilian children’s literature. Catavento’s first t…

How do Brazilian children’s stories reach English-speaking readers?
We spoke with Michelle Rolinski, founder of Catavento Press, about building a bridge for Brazilian voices in kid lit. 🇧🇷📚
#worldkidlit #translation #brazil

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World Kid Lit global literature for young people

World Book Day!
A perfect time to follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and check out the resources on their website.
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Read a Book in a Day and Put the ‘World’ into World Book Day by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp At the high school where I teach German and Spanish, we’re celebrating World Book Day this year by reading a book in a day. Year 7 and 8 students will go from lesson to …

Looking for a meaningful #WorldBookDay idea? 📖✨
Try a “Read a Book in a Day” — with short novels from South Africa, Mexico, Japan, Palestine & beyond. Global stories, shared together. 🌎
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Meet the Translator: Tal Goldfajn on translating a beloved Brazilian classic By Katy Dycus Tal Goldfajn is a translator and linguist in the Spanish and Portuguese Program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at UMass Amherst. Her recent English translat…

Meet #TapiocaStories translator Tal Goldfajn as presented by @worldkidlit.bsky.social worldkidlit.org/2026/02/09/m...

Travels to Mexico, El Salvador & the Aztec Empire By Johanna McCalmont To round off our kid lit jaunt to Latin America, we take a whirlwind tour through time, space, and language! We first head to Mexico, where we experience the highs and lows of …

🇲🇽📚 Travel through time & cultures! Dive into books that bring #Mexico, #ElSalvador, and the #Aztec world to life for young readers, from family tales to bilingual rhymes. 🌟 you can explore the best #kidlit picks here:

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Exploring Brazil’s Diversity: Three Children’s Book Authors You Should Know By Olivia Littlejohn Thinking about Brazil, what first comes to mind might be samba, carnival, and all the bright, lively things that give Brazilians such fierce pride in their culture. There is ce…

Vibrant voices of Brazil in kid lit! 🇧🇷✨ Explore 3 children’s authors who bring its diverse voices to life, perfect reads for curious young minds! #ReadTheWorld #kidlit #Brazil
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Meet the Translator: Tal Goldfajn on translating a beloved Brazilian classic By Katy Dycus Tal Goldfajn is a translator and linguist in the Spanish and Portuguese Program in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at UMass Amherst. Her most recent English tra…

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a #Brazilian children’s classic into English? Our interview with translator Tal Goldfajn is a reminder why #diverseLit matters for young readers everywhere

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Just finished The Waters and the Wild by Eilish Fisher, and can't even begin to express how much I loved it. A beautifully layered verse novel that explores grief, loss, family and so much more. David Rooney's illustrations are stunning. It's very special indeed.

The 2026 Batchelder Awards Go To… By Jackie Friedman Mighdoll Every year we read so many amazing world kid lit books that it’s hard to pick favorites. But that’s the tough job of the Award Committees! In late January, t…

Congratulations to the winnners of this year's Mildred L. #Batchelder Award for children's literature in translation - especially to the makers of Croco, *astonishingly* the first Latin American book to win this prestigious award since it began in 1968!

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New translations from Latin America By Brigita Orel Last year was a great year for Latin America kid lit in translation with several new picture books and even one award! These four new translations caught my eye in particualr, each …

We’ve loved the newest releases of #kidlit translations from Latin America 📚 🌟 Have a look at the selection below, and tell us your thoughts! #latinamerica #translation

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Congratulations to the winners of this year's #Batchelder Award!
The 2026 winner is Croco, published by Tapioca Stories. Originally published in Spanish as Croco, the book was written and illustrated by Azul López and translated by Kit Maude
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So happy for @enchantedlion.bsky.social a small independent publisher of high quality translations for their #BATCHELDER honor book THE ADVENTURES OF CIPOLLINO by Gianni Rodari tr by Antony Shigaar - make sure your library has a copy 🥰

Now a Batchelder Award Winner

About USBBY: Regional Conference and More by Paula Holmes I am always thrilled to attend events and conferences that promote world kid lit and provide opportunities to network and connect with other World Kid Lit contributors and supporter…

Our interview this week was with Christina Moorehead, USBBY General Secretary. Find out all about USBBY, the amazing work to select the annual Outstanding International Books list, and what's on offer at the Regional Conference. Thanks @qsprite.bsky.social!
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Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts! Congratulations @marziehabbas.bsky.social on AARZU ALL AROUND your terrific #MG #VerseNovel about 12 y.o. Aarzu’s dream of making the girls cricket team @rurooie.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social @doucette515.bsky.social

Thank you Paula for this wonderful interview!

About USBBY: Regional Conference and More by Paula Holmes I am always thrilled to attend events and conferences that promote world kid lit and provide opportunities to network and connect with other World Kid Lit contributors and supporter…

Do take the time to plumb all the rich information @qsprite.bsky.social includes here including her fine introduction to @allthebooks.bsky.social and the various ways you can become involved with our organization! worldkidlit.org/2026/01/19/a...

As you look at your reading goals for 2026, we would love for you to check out our list of fabulous New Diverse Books for the New Year to celebrate different cultures, identities, and experiences.
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It might not be out for a few months but this is a very exciting development!

TONNES of international reading ideas on our blog and resources pages! worldkidlit.org
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