World Kid Lit

World Kid Lit

global literature for young people

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Author: Mia Spangenberg

Mia Spangenberg translates a variety of fiction, nonfiction and children‘s literature from Finnish, Swedish, and German into English. Her work has been published in Finland and the UK and in journals such as LitHub and Asymptote. She is particularly passionate about children’s literature and is a regular contributor to World Kid Lit blog. She has a Ph.D. in Scandinavian studies from the University of Washington, Seattle where she resides with her family.
August 7, 2023March 1, 2026 Mia Spangenberg

Meet the Publisher: Aldana Libros

July 3, 2023March 1, 2026 Mia Spangenberg

Meet the Publisher: Greystone Kids

January 6, 2023March 1, 2026 Mia Spangenberg

Meet the Publisher: Eklavya Books

July 18, 2022March 1, 2026 Mia Spangenberg

Meet the Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

January 17, 2022January 9, 2022 Mia Spangenberg

Two Nonfiction Titles Featuring Fossils and Dinosaurs

August 13, 2021February 28, 2026 Mia Spangenberg

Meet the Translator: Becky Crook on Walking and Translating Norwegian Children’s Poetry

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Mia Spangenberg

World Kid Lit Review: The Lost Soul by Olga Tokarczuk

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