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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.
December 8, 2022February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Book Reviews

December 7, 2022March 1, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Reading Africa Week 2022 – Interview with Anthony Silverston

December 6, 2022May 26, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

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

December 5, 2022February 28, 2026 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

October 10, 2022May 17, 2024 Johanna McCalmont

The 2022 Eisner Awards

August 22, 2022March 1, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Roberto Piumini’s Italian Treasure Trove of Tales

July 11, 2022February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

#SeekingAPublisher – Danish Kid Lit

June 20, 2022May 26, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Overcoming Translation Challenges in African Language Publishing for Children

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