It’s almost fall in the Northern Hemisphere! This means back-to-school time, and I’m seeing updates about new books in translation for kids.
There are now an unprecedented number of children’s books in translation. When I taught Spanish in K-12 schools, I loved discovering new children’s books in translation. I taught Spanish in elementary schools for several of those years and enjoyed Spanish-language read-alouds during circle time. Some of my (and the kids’) favorite books to read were Pato en bici, Just a Minute! (by the well-known author and illustrator Yuyi Morales), and Y si…. These three books are excellent for a language class because they combine both repetition and moments of surprise. This helps to solidify knowledge and keeps young readers engaged. Plus, the illustrations are so great.
If a child in your life is learning another language, I highly recommend children’s literature in translation from Transit Children’s Editions. Transit Children’s Editions is an imprint of Transit Books, a nonprofit publisher of international and American literature based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Any favorite books from your own childhood? If you have kids or work as a teacher, what books are you reading with them right now?
Alison Trujillo Translations 