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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.
February 28, 2023May 10, 2023 Johanna McCalmont

Seeking A Publisher Spring 2023: Middle Grade

February 27, 2023February 28, 2023 Johanna McCalmont

Seeking a Publisher Spring 2023: Picture Books

December 10, 2022February 8, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Akada Children’s Book Festival

December 9, 2022March 3, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Interview with author Laura Nsafou

December 8, 2022February 8, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Book Reviews

December 7, 2022March 3, 2025 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Interview with Anthony Silverston

December 6, 2022February 8, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Learning More About Climate Change and Climate Action

December 5, 2022December 3, 2022 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Review Pearl of the Sea

December 4, 2022March 30, 2023 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Welcome & African Kid Lit Awards

October 17, 2022October 10, 2022 Johanna McCalmont

Translation Craft – Lawrence Schimel on Piece by Piece

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