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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.
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, 2024February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Author: Manon Fargetton

March 6, 2024February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Seeking a Publisher 2024: Europe

March 5, 2024February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Seeking a Publisher 2024: Africa

March 4, 2024February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Seeking A Publisher 2024: Americas

February 26, 2024February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Interview: Flanders Literature

January 22, 2024March 3, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

January 2024 Reviews: picture books from Belgium, Netherlands and Uruguay

December 25, 2023February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Agent: African Children’s Book Specialists Accord Literary

December 18, 2023February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Activist Librarian: Edwige Renee Dro

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