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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If you vote stock proxies please read shareholder proposals carefully, again this year are anti proposals that are worded to sound progressive

For International Children's Book Day, I'm highlighting a few books from the #IBBY Silent Books Collection housed in Lampedusa Library in Italy. One of these is the beautiful Finnish picturebook, Kadoksisa by @katinarhi.bsky.social. A beautiful tale of friendship. #KidLit #worldkidlit #silentbooks

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April 2 is Children's Picture Book Day! If you or someone you know has a little one in their life (or just loves Children's lit!) we recommend these translated and international titles. Shop in-store or online at cityofasylumbooks.org/list/...

I hope you all love it!

I love that Finnish author and illustrator Maija Hurme’s book has been translated to Chinese 🥰

Yulu stares at a blank canvas on an easel in the window of an art supply store https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Yulus-Linen/Cao-Wenxuan/9781665931199

My copy of YULU’S LINEN by Cao Wenxuan illustrated by Suzy Lee & tr by @helenwanglondon.bsky.social arrived 🥰 #worldkidlit a beautiful book in every way! Pages feels like an artist canvas & the illustrations perfectly capture the text Yulu’s process of creating will resonate with all children ⭐️

187. More children’s books about people of Chinese heritage in the 20th-21st century In a previous post (no. 122), we highlighted children’s books in English of (auto)biographies of famous people of Chinese heritage in the 20th-21st century. They included: Cixi 慈溪 – Emp…

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All weekend thinking figure skating needs a big shoutout to Surya Bonaly

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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Elsewhere Editions Publisher Preview (Spring & Fall 2026) We've a mere four titles in today's publisher preview but whatta four it is!

We've a mere four titles in today's publisher preview with Elsewhere Editions of @archipelagobooks.bsky.social, but whatta four it is! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/30/e...

Today we check out the Spring & Fall books of @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social. Here are some highlights to whet your whistle for the months ahead (and restore your faith in humanity in general). #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/05/p...

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.

Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

The cover of ODDS AND ENDS illustrations of memories are taped down from mushrooms, a snowflake, a tooth, a shell to puddle jumping are the collection of lasts. Written and illustrated by Maija Hurme translated by Mia Spangenberg https://enchantedlion.com/all-books/odds-and-ends?rq=Odds%20 https://enchantedlion.com/all-books/odds-and-ends?rq=Odds%20

Forthcoming from @enchantedlion.bsky.social ODDS AND ENDS from Maija Hurme Tr by Mia Spangenberg is a Finnish book that enchanted me at first sight originally published by Etana Editions #workdkidlit #finnishkidlit This is the book that I will be talking about for 2026!

“We are looking for 1-2 Moomin fans who can speak both English and Japanese! We plan to invite you to participate in discussions as we develop new digital experiences and content for Moomin, and ask for your feedback on translations and expressions.* This is a special opportunity to become more deeply involved in creating the world of Moomin.”

🇯🇵 Moomin Characters Japan is looking for a couple of fans who are fluent in English and Japanese to become part of a Beta Test Group.

If you are interested here’s the form
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2/2 The #shortlist for this year's #HansChristianAndersenAward has been announced by #IBBY! Illustrators: Beatrice Alemagna (Italy), Linda Bondestam (Finland), Cai Gao (China), Gundega Muzikante (Latvia), Walid Taher (Egypt), María Wernicke (Argentina) www.ibby.org/awards-activ...

Our first book of 2026 is here!!!

Natalia Shaloshvili’s WHAT A SMALL CAT NEEDS, trans. from Russian by Lena Traer, is an adorable picture book about an adorable cat 🐾

Learn more 👇
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#kidlit #worldkidlit #bookbirthday #newpicturebook

Happy publication day to @enchantedlion.bsky.social WHAT A SMALL CAT NEEDS ❤️🐈‍⬛❤️ #worldkidlit

They were announced this morning, but here they are! Our 2026 Batchelder Awards winner and honors. Congrats to all our creators, and a special shout to @onceuponazul and @readinginbarsforeverafter for Croco 🐊❤️ Gracias y (creo que) es la primera vez que un libro de Latinoamérica gana la medalla. 🥰

THE ADVENTURES OF CIPOLLINO is a 2026 Batchelder Honor Book (most outstanding children’s translations)!

Gianni Rodari wrote this book in 1950s Italy, and in the US today, his themes of hope, justice, & human dignity remain just as relevant as ever.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the creators of PICKING TEA WITH BABA (written by Xu Bin, illustrated by Yu Yin, and translated by Shan Chen) for being selected as a Batchelder Award HONOR title!

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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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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American Library Association announces 2026 Youth Media Award winners The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Prin...

And now in full: #YMA26 www.ala.org/news/2026/01...

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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 🥰