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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.
Banner showing photo of panel speakers Sandra Tamele, Christian Elongue, Edwige-Renée Dro and Ayo Oyeku
August 4, 2021February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Announcing: World Kid Lit LIVE Africa

May 6, 2021March 30, 2023 Johanna McCalmont

Muna Kalati Recommends

May 5, 2021March 1, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Introducing Muna Kalati, Cameroonian Publishing Initiative

April 7, 2021February 8, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Ayò Oyeku Recommends: Favorite African Writers …

February 9, 2021March 1, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Meet the Author: Nigerian Children’s Author Ayò Oyeku

January 7, 2021February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Translate This! ‘This is not a cobra’ by Bette Westera & Sylvia Weve

December 9, 2020March 1, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

#ReadingAfrica Week 6-12 December 2020

November 11, 2020March 1, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Translate This! KidLit from Cape Verde

October 1, 2020February 28, 2026 Johanna McCalmont

Dutch Kid Lit Week

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