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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · 4d

Last night went to see Brian Isett and Claudia Biçen talk about their new book THE FORGOTTEN TEACHERS: How nature wrote the story of life at White Whale Bookstore in Pittsburgh from Unruly @enchantedlion.bsky.social Truly a beautiful and fascinating book that combines art and science.

Cover THE FORGOTTEN TEACHERS featuring the tree of life whose branches sprout plants, birds, iguanas, fish, hands, and fungi. From Unruly https://enchantedlion.com/blog/2025/9/30/author-brian-isett-on-the-forgotten-teachers?rq=Forgotten%20

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Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social · 11d

THE FORGOTTEN TEACHERS is out today!!!!

Interweaving science & storytelling, spirituality & art, neuroscientist Brian Isett & artist Claudia Biçen guide us toward a deeper understanding of how radically interconnected all of life is.

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#newnonfiction

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Archipelago Books @archipelagobooks.bsky.social · 15d

sale time! take 40% off our backlist with the code FALLFLASHSALE when you shop now through October 1st at archipelagobooks.org! Happy National Translation Month (aka every month to us)!

Archipelago Books - Contemporary & Classic World Literature

Brooklyn-based not-for-profit publisher dedicated to promoting cross-cultural exchange through international literature in translation since 2003.

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 20d

Weather is with us all the time - so why not read about it? 🌧️ ☀️ Four #translations of picture books from #China, #Korea, and #Japan are coming out this fall 🍂 📕 have a look at them this #WorldKidLitMonth

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Weather and Wonder in Asian Picture Books

by Hongyu Jasmine Weather is with us all the time, but perhaps we’re only made aware of it when we put on a change of clothes, take out our umbrella, or check the weather forecast. Four translation…

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · 19d

One of my favorites for fall PUMPKIN ISLAND by Arthur Geisert from @enchantedlion.bsky.social it’s a visual treat!

Cover of PUMPKIN ISLAND showing an ever expanding pumpkin patch https://enchantedlion.com/all-books/pumpkin-island-bg3zl

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City of Asylum @cityofasylum.bsky.social · 22d

Did you know City of Asylum Bookstore specializes in translated and international works? Shop these new works in translation in store and online at cityofasylumbooks.org

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AnnieBannie (She/Her🧶📚🌈) @madhmstr.bsky.social · 22d

For #WorldKidLitMonth: a USBBY listed book.

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World Kid Lit Month: Bingo for 0-6: USBBY Outstanding International Books List

We Go to the Park. Written by Sara Stridsberg. Illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna . Translated from the Swedish by B. J. Woodstein . Enc...

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Ruth Donnelly @rudotranslates.bsky.social · 24d

Did I mention it's World Kid Lit month?! If you're looking for some international kidlit inspo, you might want to try one of these Scandi titles I reviewed for the @worldkidlit.bsky.social blog:

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Nordic (not-so) Noir for Kids

A round-up of Scandi kid-lit books for teens and middle grades By Ruth Donnelly Nordic Noir is all the rage for grown-ups, but why shouldn’t kids have a share in the fun? With murder mysteries and …

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · 25d

From Global Literature in Libraries Initiative blog #worldkidlitmonth @marikamaijala.bsky.social #miaspangenberg

#WorldKidLit Month 2025: ‘A Magician’s Flower’ by Finnish author and illustrator Marika Maijala

Welcome back to #WorldKidLit month at GLLI! Marika Maijala, a Finnish picture book author and illustrator, has a freshly translated book – A Magician’s Flower – out with Elsewhere…

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · 25d

Just saying one more time how much I love the Mousse series by Claire Lebourg tr by Sophie Lewis from @transitbooks.bsky.social
#worldkidlitmonth
Vol 1 A DAY WITH MOUSSE
Vol 2 HAVE A GOOD TRIP, MOUSSE!
Can’t wait for Volume 3 🥰

Cover of A DAY WITH MOUSSE & HAVE A GOOD TRIP, MOUSSE https://worldkidlit.org/2025/04/03/new-books-old-friends-the-joy-of-a-series/

https://www.transitchildrenseditions.org/books/haveagoodtripmousse

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Avery Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social · 28d

My second #WorldKidLitMonth post at #SCBWI: The Blog. A look at taking translated #kidlit on a book tour!

🙏 @pageonem.bsky.social, @japansociety.org, @kalyanisaxena.bsky.social, @katemilford.bsky.social, @authorgracelin.bsky.social, @vromansbookstore.bsky.social

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World Kid Lit Month: Taking a Translation on Tour

We don’t often associate translated children’s books with book tours—or at least I didn’t, until going on tour this year! In New York at the...

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · 29d

Tucking in BILLIE AND BEAN AT THE BEACH by Julia Hansson tr by @bjwoodstein.bsky.social into a gift bundle ❤️ love this PB adventure series from @orcabook.bsky.social that includes BILLIE AND BEAN IN THE CITY & BILLIE AND BEAN IN THE MOUNTAINS perfect for encouraging new adventures #worldkidlitmonth

Covers of three books in the BILLIE AND BEAN series each cover features Billie and her dog Bean https://www.orcabook.com/ContributorInfo?ContribId=1365

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · 29d

I’m am also a huge fan of your translations of THE SUMMER OF DIVING & THE BIRD IN ME FLIES ❤️

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 11

“Don’t forget to sing about life.” 🕊️ Discover five picture #books that celebrate birds, #song, & the beauty of the natural world this #WorldKidLitMonth. 🌿📖

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Don’t Forget to Sing about Life: Five Beautiful Books about Birds

By Paula Holmes At sunrise, I am greeted by mourning doves sitting on the fence, cooing outside my window. This greeting cannot be ignored as my semi-feral cat, Seraphina, is demanding I open the s…

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 11

I’m putting together a new baby gift. I love including the board book JUMP! by Tatsuhide Matsuoka tr by Cathy Hirano the illustrations are fun and shouting Boing! as you flip the pages is even better #worldkidlitmonth

Cover of JUMP! Show a cat joyfully outstretched jumping with the title across its belly. From Gecko Press

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you - your books have helped me through a tough time ❤️

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 10

My copy of FREYA AND THE SNAKE by Fredrick Sonck & @jennylucander.bsky.social tr by B.J. Woodstein arrived today!!! Thank you @fuse8.bsky.social for the recommendation #worldkidlitmonth #finnishkidlit

Cover of FREYA AND THE SNAKE shows a snake with its tongue out wrapped around a smiling Freya as she reaches out to touch it. In the distance Freya’s father is running towards them with a rake and bucket, dressed in heavy boots and gloves prepared for capturing the snake

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 9

📚✨ Celebrate World Kid Lit Month with three magical picture books by acclaimed #Chinese author Jin Bo. These charming tales bring nature and wonder to life, inspiring young readers (and grown-ups!) to stay curious. #WorldKidLitMonth

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Three Picture Books by Chinese author Jin Bo

By Gina Elia Jin Bo, a Chinese writer of children’s poetry and books, has been nominated for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen award, the highest distinction given to children’s book authors and ill…

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 6

I’m going to add this to my bookstore bucket list

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 6

Do you have a favorite bookstore destination for #worldkidlitmonth - in NYC I think The Albertine part of The French Institute for Cultural and Education www.albertine.com is absolutely beautiful 😍 last time I found a French translation of a Finnish picture book

Ceiling and second floor of the Albertine bookstore in NYC https://www.albertine.com/

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 6

Intrigued by #WorldKidLitMonth but not sure where to start? Our website is for you!
We've featured children’s/YA books from 180+ countries and translated from 100+ languages.
Search bar on every page, 550+ blog posts and dozens of reading lists.
Happy exploring!
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Read the World: where to start?

Use the links below to find suggested books for young people from around the world, and recommended resources at other sites and blogs. Books for ages 0-6 Books for ages 7-12 Books for ages 13-18 A…

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 5

I was going to edit this - but it didn’t happen

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Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Sep 5

It #worldkidlitmonth and start imagining my #mockBatchelder Awards - THE VILLAGE BEYOND THE MIST was on the list the moment I started reading

Paula Holmes @qsprite.bsky.social · Mar 3

Today’s read is THE VILLAGE BEYOND THE MIST by Sachiko Kashiwaba tr by @averyudagawa.bsky.social illus by Miho Satake 🥰 yes I think it is Batchelder bound coming May 27, 2025 from Yonder: Restless Books for Young Readers. #worldkidlit restlessbooks.org/bookstore/th...

Cover of THE VILLAGE BEYOND THE MIST a young girl in a short sleeve dress floats among the trees carrying a small overnight bag and her polka dot umbrella with a clown 🤡 handle flys above

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 5

3 tree-ly delightful picture books that are sure to leaf little readers smiling!

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#WorldKidLitMonth #readeurope #namethetranslator

Seeing the Forest and The Trees With European Picture Books

By Lori Deep forests have often been sources of trepidation; what is lurking in there? Bad things often happen in the woods in fairy tales. But they can also be peaceful places where you can go to …

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