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World Kid Lit

global literature for young people

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Featured Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp

The 2026 List: Children’s and YA Books in Translation

October 19, 2026October 13, 2026 Katy Dycus

Meet the Translator: Marita Thomsen

October 12, 2026October 10, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Meet Slovenian Author & Illustrator Manica K. Musil

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp

Around the World in 10: Celebrating a Decade of World Kid Lit Month!

September 30, 2026September 20, 2026 World Kid Lit Month

A Celebration of African Cultural Heritage

September 28, 2026September 20, 2026 World Kid Lit Month

Appreciating Neurodiversity in Picture Books

September 26, 2026September 20, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Girl Power Africa Style

September 25, 2026September 20, 2026 World Kid Lit Month

Dreams, Journeys and Silence: Three Picture Books from Spain

September 23, 2026September 7, 2026 World Kid Lit Month

WorldKidLitMonth – Celebrating 10 Years of Happiness Finnish Style

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September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 World Kid Lit Month

Diving into Inspiring Literature on Southeast Asia 

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp

Meet the team: Who’s behind 10 years of World Kid Lit?

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