Welcome back to #WorldKidLit month! Today we will be looking at some more wonderful Italian picture books. Sergio Ruzzier is an Italian illustrator, author, and translator. He was a 2011 Sendak Fellow, won the Andersen Prize in Italy in 2023, and has had two of his books (Fox and Chick: The Party in 2019, and … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month 2025: Sergio Ruzzier
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Monster in the Lake
When Eric, a timid mallard, hears a fellow duck suggest the group of four duck friends go down to the lake, he is alarmed. After all, a monster lives under the water, and it will pull them under. The others laugh at him. They say only fish and frogs live underwater, but Eric is convinced … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Monster in the Lake
#WorldKidLit Month 2025: Author and Illustrator Felicita Sala
Today's post comes to us from Angela Roberts. Felicita Sala is an author and illustrator whose work I return to again and again. I have read and reread her stories and frequently recommend them to my patrons. My first encounter with Sala’s work was about six or seven years ago, on the recommendation of a … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month 2025: Author and Illustrator Felicita Sala
#WorldKidLit Month 2025: Russian Recommendations
Today's post is by Kelsey Hedrick. On February 27, 2022, I was running in the Baikal Marathon when I learned that Russia had finally taken the step to invade Ukraine. I had been living in Russia for almost six years at that point, had worked to speak decent Russian, and felt more at home in Moscow … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month 2025: Russian Recommendations
#WorldKidLit Month 2025: Neurodiversity and Identity in Scottish Middle Grade Fiction
Today's #WorldKidLit Month post is by Annie Harris. As a librarian, I see a lot of trends in the publication of children’s literature, including historical fiction (especially WWII), graphic novels and visual storytelling, fantasy, and STEM stories. In addition to these examples, in recent years, authors and storytellers have begun to dig deeper into narratives … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month 2025: Neurodiversity and Identity in Scottish Middle Grade Fiction
#WorldKidLit Month 2025: Eco-Conscious Children’s Books Across Europe
Today's post comes to you from Suji DeHart. European children’s literature takes center stage this September, we're seeing a vibrant wave of stories from across the continent that blend environmental awareness with emotional depth. These recent works offer authentic voices and local color while nurturing global values. 1. Save Our Forest! by Nora Dåsnes, translated … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month 2025: Eco-Conscious Children’s Books Across Europe
#WorldKidLit Month 2025: Wee Words and Big Stories – How Scots and Gaelic Are Making a Comeback in Kids’ Books
Welcome to day two of #WorldKidLit month on GLLI. Today, Stephanie Roelling introduces some of her favorite children's books in Scots and Gaelic. “Dinna fash yersel.”It’s a phrase many Scots will recognise: a gentle nudge not to worry, not to fret. It’s also the kind of playful, musical language that has found new life in … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month 2025: Wee Words and Big Stories – How Scots and Gaelic Are Making a Comeback in Kids’ Books
Welcome to #WorldKidLit Month 2025 on GLLI!
Welcome to World Kid Lit Month on the Global Literature in Libraries blog! This month, we will hear from librarians all over, with a focus on books and authors from Europe this year. This is the ninth annual celebration of World Kit Lit Month, and there are a number of ways to participate in addition … Continue reading Welcome to #WorldKidLit Month 2025 on GLLI!
#WITMONTH 2025: Tove Jansson & Islands
To close out Women in Translation Month 2025, I'm pleased to share educator Nadine Bailey's review of the work of beloved author and artist Tove Jansson. Currently, all of Jansson's fiction is checked out of my library, which is a normal occurrence. Read on to learn more about her fascinating and timeless work for adults. … Continue reading #WITMONTH 2025: Tove Jansson & Islands
#WITMONTH 2025: International Women of Mystery
Our next post is a conversation between educators about a specialized book club in Portland, Maine, USA. They discuss book club title selection, favorite international mysteries, and the problems with "translation" in a beloved series. Enjoy! - Rebecca Starr My name is Lynn Lawrence-Brown, and I am a Taiwanese-American teacher librarian working at Shrewsbury International … Continue reading #WITMONTH 2025: International Women of Mystery
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