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I translated THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN by Peruvian author Micaela Chirif & illustrated by Mexican artist Juan Palomino ( @ebyrbooks.bsky.social ).

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Also a fan of MAYHEM AT THE MUSEUM by Hannah Bruckner. (Also in Spanish translated by Ferrada & Kleeman.)

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Which I translated into English.
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For International Children's Book Day, I'm highlighting a few books from the #IBBY Silent Books Collection in Italy's Lampedusa Library. One of these is the fascinating Italian picturebook, MVSEVM by Javier Sáez-Castán & @manuelmarsol.bsky.social. Amazing book! #KidLit #worldkidlit #silentbooks

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 Korean picturebook, 휴가 (Vacation) by Lee Myung-ae. A truly rejuvenating tale. #KidLit #worldkidlit #silentbooks

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 fascinating Italian picturebook, Il Fiore Ritrovato by Jeugov, a transformative wordless tale. #KidLit #worldkidlit #silentbooks

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

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 Dutch picturebook, Rondo by Renske Gerstel. This phenomenal book has a very unique format. #KidLit #worldkidlit #silentbooks

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This is the very first time I've gotten two starred reviews in the same issue of a magazine! 🤩🤩

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Building bridges of understanding: Outstanding International Books to share in storytime Discover the joy of reading International Books recognized by USBBY, perfect for storytime and understanding diverse cultures.

Gracias 🙏🏽 to Robin L. Gibson for highlighting my translation of HOW TO REACH THE MOON by Nicolás Schuff & Ana Sender on the @wearealsc.bsky.social blog in her feature on 3 @usbby.bsky.social Outstanding International Books:

www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/03...

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I translated 2 out of the 3.

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Looking for new #socialemotionallearning picture books? These two picks have adorable animals, relatable challenges, starred reviews, and more. Just right for charming #storytimes and #readalouds.

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SCBWI Southwest Texas: Children’s Books in Translation - Behind the scenes with author/translator Mariana Llanos Mariana will share her experiences as a children’s book translator, including how she gets involved with new translation projects and what the process is like.

On April 16, #SCBWI's Southwest Texas region will feature @marianallanos.bsky.social in the webinar Children's Books in Translation - Behind the Scenes! Check it out and register here! 👇
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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
Read the interview: worldkidlit.org/2026/03/16/i...

Congratulations to ADI OF BOUTANGA, a 2026 Middle-Grade Favorite! #KIDSFAVS @cbcbooks.bsky.social

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Oops! I missed the book birthday of this collection of 50 #haiku I translated from Catalan...

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Interested in broadening your #kidlit reading horizon? Enriching kids' experience of the world? There's never been a better time! Check out the 2026 Outstanding International Book List!
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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. 🇧🇷📚
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🎉 Happy book birthday to ARTHUR'S CAT! 😺 Written by Johan Leynaud and translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone.

⭐ "A profoundly thoughtful look at the push and pull needed to forge a truly deep bond."—Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)
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It’s always an exciting day 😃 when a book is in @nytimes.com!

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I won’t be able to attend because of time zones, but am proud that 2 books I translated were chosen for this year’s list. 🤩🤩

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📚 NEW TODAY! 📚 In LITTLE MONK WRITES RAIN, a #Buddhist monk practices #calligraphy every single day—calming his anxious heart. But when a nearby community faces crisis, can his simple gift inspire a miracle?

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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. 🌎
worldkidlit.org/2026/03/02/p...

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😀 📚 Happy March 1! Check out this month's new releases and get sneak peeks on @netgalley.bsky.social! We're also running a #GIVEAWAY for ARTHUR'S CAT on Goodreads. Don't miss out! 😀📚

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