 USBBY's NCTE Directors Lauren Liang and Xenia Hadjioannou have planned an exciting program for NCTE attendees!
Change in the Language and More: Translating and Editing Books for Hope and the Heart Translating children’s books requires dancing with languages and understanding childhood and cultural nuances. Award-winning translators and editors introduce educators to the unique transformation of books from one language to another, along with the challenges and rewards. The creation of multiple communities who can share in the reading of a book connects humanity and increases communication. This panel presentation will feature author and translator Lawrence Schimel, recipient of numerous USBBY Outstanding International Books (OIB) recognitions, as well as Andie Krawczyk and Gelsey Phaneuf from North-South Books. Past OIB Chair Sara Parrish will share last year's list of the best international books for children to round out the session. Join us in Room 251 at the Convention Center, Saturday November 23 4:15-5:30 EST. |