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World Kid Lit

global literature for young people

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Author: Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Jackie loves language, culture, and dessert! She writes picture books and middle grade, and translates from Japanese to English. She can be found on the web at https://jackiefm.com/
July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Meet Mexican Author & Illustrator Azul López

July 13, 2026July 6, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Meet the Author & Illustrator: Farida Zaman

June 15, 2026June 18, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Picture Books on Refugee Experiences

May 25, 2026May 27, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Meet the Author-Illustrator: Li Xing-ming on Loneliness and Connection

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Indigenous Voices Summer School Book Recommendations

April 27, 2026May 25, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Recommendations for Dyslexic Readers: Graphic Novels, Poetry and Visual Storytelling

March 23, 2026June 5, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Meet the Translators: Alyson Waters and Margot Kerlidou, translators of Claude Ponti

March 16, 2026May 3, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Meet the Author and Illustrator: Picture Book Creator Xiong Liang

February 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

The 2026 Batchelder Awards Go To…

January 26, 2026June 5, 2026 Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Young Dyslexic Readers Need World Stories Too

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