GlobalLiteratureinLibrariesInitiativeさんのイラストまとめ

The Hunt is On (Seekers of the Aweto, #1). Story/art by Nei Jun, tr. by Edward Gauvin, pub. by Graphic Universe.

Xinyue & Qiliu are 'aweto seekers,' magical thieves who roam the countryside in search of deities called chadolos.

#2022GLLITranslatedYABookAwardShortlist

In honor of translator @AveryUdagawa's recognition this week for a #BatchelderAward-winning translation, we thought we'd reshare her 2021 @GlobalLitin post on the importance of #NameTheTranslator as excellent publishing practice.

https://t.co/XLUn5AqZal

Congratulations to this year's #BatchelderAward winner for most outstanding title translated into English, originating from outside the USA.

Temple Alley Summer,
by Sachiko Kashiwaba,
Ill. by Miho Satake,
Translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa.
Our review:
https://t.co/GnXfQ1QiF7

Hunter School, by Sakinu Ahronglong, tr. by Darryl Sterk.

Hunter School is a work of fiction consisting of recollections, #folklore, & autobiographical stories from the perspective of an #aboriginal #Taiwanese man aiming to reconnect with his lost tribal identity. #PaiwaneseLit

Cursed Bunny, by Bora Chung, tr. by @AntonHur.

Blurring the lines between #horror, #magicalrealism, & #sciencefiction, Chung uses elements of the fantastic & surreal to address the very real horrors & cruelties of #patriarchy & #capitalism in society.

#KoreanLit #WIT

Incomparable World, by S. I. Martin.

In the years just after the American revolution, London was the unlikely refuge for thousands of Black Americans who fought for liberty on the side of the British.

#HistoricalFiction #BlackBritain

Hugo, by Atinuke, ill. by Birgitta Sif.

What happens when a pigeon who looks after all the visitors in the park finds himself in need? Help comes from a surprising source in a touching story of unexpected connection.

https://t.co/ukSW9BWu0C

#ReadingAfrica #AfricanKidLit

B is for Baby, is an adorable picture book for ages 3-7, written by Atinuke with illustrations by Angela Brooksbank.

https://t.co/kBi0Tgpbnh

#NigerianKidLit #AfricanKidLit #BeginningReaders #ReadingAfrica

Josephine Against the Sea, by Bajan author, Shakirah Bourne, features Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology.

On SLJ's Best Books of '21!

#BarbadianLit #MGReads #CaribbeanLit

It's #WorldKidLit Wednesday!

Hugo is Atinuke's first #picturebook set in Paris, with wonderful illustrations by Birgitta Sif.

This is a touching story about friendship, community & appreciating everyone’s role: no matter how big or small.

https://t.co/ukSW9BWu0C

#AfricanLit