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World Kid Lit

global literature for young people

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Author: Johanna McCalmont

Johanna McCalmont was born in Northern Ireland and now lives in Brussels, Belgium where she works from French, German, Dutch and Italian. Her work has been published by Indiana University Press, Blue Dot Kids Press, Arctis, Los Angeles Review, Asymptote, Lunch Ticket and the European Literature Network. She loves connecting writers with audiences when interpreting at literary festivals and has a particular interest in African literature.
December 15, 2025December 16, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

The Multilingual Library: A unique project in the north of England

November 24, 2025November 23, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

New York Times/NYPL Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award Honors 5 Books in Translation

October 21, 2025December 23, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Editorial Director: NorthSouth Books

October 7, 2025October 1, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the illustrator: Jeska Verstegen

June 30, 2025July 1, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Publisher: Young Dedalus

May 26, 2025May 29, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

YA Reviews: Thrilling mysteries from Argentina, Denmark and Korea

May 12, 2025June 4, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Creator: Torben Kuhlmann

April 14, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Writer: Alain Serge Dzotap

March 3, 2025March 4, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

CANEX – A New Prize for Publishing in Africa

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Translating Brazilian Magic

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