#INTYALITMONTH: Translations of YA & the concept of reading for pleasure in IB programmes for young adults

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Written by Anthony Tilke “Translated fiction is the hottest trend in books right now”, was a headline in a recent issue of a popular magazine (Gogarty, 2025).  That’s great to know overall, but how can translated literature for the YA market contribute to reading for pleasure and support International Baccalaureate programmes? The International Baccalaureate The … Continue reading #INTYALITMONTH: Translations of YA & the concept of reading for pleasure in IB programmes for young adults

#WorldKidLit Wednesday: A Swallow in Winter

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This book was an impulse buy at my local bookshop in December last year. I was stocking up on Christmas presents and the beautiful cover by Thomas Campi caught my eye. When I noticed that the book was written by award-winning French author Timothée de Fombelle, I didn’t hesitate. A Swallow in Winter is a … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: A Swallow in Winter