Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Reading the Argentinean writer of resistance Rodolfo Walsh in the Trump Era

Posted on October 16, 2017August 19, 2023 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Rodolfo Walsh’s Open Letter to the Military Junta used to be distributed in Argentina as a pamphlet by the historical memory and human rights organizations in the first decade of this century. Today, after the 2015 election of a historical-revisionist administration in Argentina, the transmission of its message and Walsh’s struggle to the new generations is, again, … Continue reading Reading the Argentinean writer of resistance Rodolfo Walsh in the Trump Era

Publisher Spotlight: Cinco Puntos Press

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

With roots on the U.S./Mexico border, Cinco Puntos publishes great books which make a difference in the way you see the world. Welcome to the Cinco Puntos Press website. We’re really glad that your travels on the web have brought you here. To tell you the truth, we’re a little bit surprised to be here … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Cinco Puntos Press

USBBY Outstanding International Book Pick: Migrant by Jose Manuel Mateo

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

A Mexican boy tells of his journey to the U.S. with his family. They must face many dangers to cross the border, only to experience the uncertainty felt by all illegal immigrants. The narrative is accompanied by one long, beautifully vivid illustration reminiscent of pre-Hispanic codices, packaged as an accordion-style foldout frieze. Praise for Migrant … Continue reading USBBY Outstanding International Book Pick: Migrant by Jose Manuel Mateo

Excerpt: The Conspiracy by Israel Centeno

Posted on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Manuel Roca was a correct, disciplined, tidy man. Manuel Roca was behind the president the moment they shot at him. He was his Minister of Social Affairs. Until the Military Staff cleared the stage, he didn’t flinch. He was a cold man. One of the guards grabbed him by the arm and he resisted. “What’s … Continue reading Excerpt: The Conspiracy by Israel Centeno

Title Pick: A Simple Story by Leila Guerriero

Posted on October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

A thrilling journey in search of the legendary malambo dance of Argentina, and one Gaucho who faces the biggest contest of his life Every year, at the height of summer, the remote Argentinian village of Laborde holds the prestigious national malambo contest. Little known outside the Argentinian pampas, the malambo is a centuries-old gaucho dance, … Continue reading Title Pick: A Simple Story by Leila Guerriero

100 More Translated Children’s Books from Around the World

Posted on October 7, 2017October 8, 2017 by Avery Fischer Udagawa

September was World Kid Lit Month, a time to notice if global stories are reaching kids in the form of translations. The month ended on International Translation Day, September 30—itself an opportunity to seek and share #worldkidlit. I learned of many translated children’s titles (picture book through young adult) in a post that Marcia Lynx Qualey wrote for World … Continue reading 100 More Translated Children’s Books from Around the World

Publisher Spotlight: Charco Press

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Charco means 'puddle' in Spanish. It is also a colloquialism used in some Latin American countries to refer to the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, cruzar el charco means 'crossing the puddle' and is a way of referring to when someone is going overseas, or travelling between continents. Charco Press focuses on finding outstanding contemporary Latin American … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Charco Press

USBBY Outstanding International Book Pick: Mister Doctor by

Posted on October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Nothing—not even the chance to live—makes Dr. Korczak abandon the children of the Warsaw Ghetto. November 1940. A circus parade walks through the streets of Warsaw, waving a flag and singing. They are 160 Jewish children, forced by the Nazis to leave their beloved orphanage. It’s a sad occasion, but led by Doctor Korczak, their … Continue reading USBBY Outstanding International Book Pick: Mister Doctor by

Hanan Harawi’s Insurrection

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Hanan Harawi (which in Quechua means “poetry from above) is an independent publishing house specializing in international poetry based in Lima, Peru. According to its founding editor, the poet John Martínez González, Hanan Harawi seeks to connect audiences to a diverse array of contemporary Latin American poets and writers ‘’without blogs, posts, or web-anthologies. While … Continue reading Hanan Harawi’s Insurrection

Excerpt: The Wild Book by Juan Villoro

Posted on October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 by Global Literature in Libraries Initiative

Uncle Tito introduces Juan to his library, which proves to be an enormous place one can easily get lost in. He uses this opportunity to hint at the existence of The Wild Book, as well as Juan’s true nature as a “Lector Princeps”. Juan receives a postcard from his estranged father; this new adventure therefore … Continue reading Excerpt: The Wild Book by Juan Villoro