World Kid Lit

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 9, 2024April 15, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Interview with Ayò Oyeku: What happened on Thursday?

December 6, 2024April 15, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week: three middle grade fantasy adventures

December 2, 2024December 5, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

Reviews: Reading Africa Week 2024

October 28, 2024March 3, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Mexican YA: Interview with Translator Claire Storey

July 29, 2024August 19, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Publisher: Fontanka

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Author & Translator: Yorick Goldewijk & Laura Watkinson

June 3, 2024June 5, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

New Picture Book Reviews

May 20, 2024June 7, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

2024 Ottaway Award Winner: Marcia Lynx Qualey, ArabLit

March 25, 2024March 3, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Author: Manon Fargetton

March 6, 2024March 3, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

Seeking a Publisher 2024: Europe

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