#ItalianLitMonth n.45: Six Italian Literary and Translation Awards You Should Know About

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by Leah Janeczko They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but if the cover boasts one of these six awards, it means that judges somewhere in the world have deemed the book shelfworthy. Though there are many other national and international literary and translation prizes celebrating Italian works, this is a good … Continue reading #ItalianLitMonth n.45: Six Italian Literary and Translation Awards You Should Know About

#ItalianLitMonth n.35: Katherine Gregor and Babas Discuss How to Train Your Human: A Cat’s Guide

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A conversation with Italian author Babas, a.k.a. Barbara Capponi, with Katherine Gregor about Katherine's English translation of her book How to Train Your Human (HarperVia, 2024) A book that is a must for cat lovers... or those not yet sufficiently evolved to appreciate, worship and obey cats. https://videopress.com/v/yOTkm0Wo?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fglli-us.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2Fbabas-screen-capture-from-video.png&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true How to Train Your Human: A Cat’s … Continue reading #ItalianLitMonth n.35: Katherine Gregor and Babas Discuss How to Train Your Human: A Cat’s Guide

#ItalianLitMonth n.31: No Means No, or Does It? A Moving Testament to a Young Woman’s Courage

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by Clarissa Botsford The Unbreakable Heart of Oliva Denaro by Viola Ardone is a novel about consent: a living and breathing testament to the #NoMeansNo and #MeToo movements. It’s the kind of book that people read in one night and then pass on to friends. It also lends itself to class and book-club discussions precisely … Continue reading #ItalianLitMonth n.31: No Means No, or Does It? A Moving Testament to a Young Woman’s Courage