Alison Trujillo

Books for 2024

Welcome to 2024 and a new year of reading! There are three books I very much want to read this year. The first is How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair. Fellow translator Corinne McKay highly recommended it in her “books of 2023” roundup. I also want to read Tongolele no sabía bailar by SergioContinue reading “Books for 2024”

The Meaning of “Patrimonio”

The spirit of the Spanish word “patrimonio” can be difficult to translate into English, but this term is essential to understanding the culture of many Spanish-speaking communities. Let’s dive into its meaning! “Patrimonio” is a concept woven into the fabric of Spanish and Latin American cultures. A simple translation of “patrimonio” would be “heritage” orContinue reading “The Meaning of “Patrimonio””

Interspecies Communication: Can We Talk to Whales?

Whether it’s the idea of contact with extraterrestrials, sign language with primates or practicing new tricks with the family dog, humans are fascinated by the idea of communicating with other species. For her recent New Yorker article “Talk to Me,” science writer and journalist Elizabeth Kolbert traveled to Dominica to report on CETI: The CetaceanContinue reading “Interspecies Communication: Can We Talk to Whales?”

What I’m Working On

Greetings to everyone out there. Here is what I’ve been working on over the past few months… So far in 2023, most of my translation projects have been in the agriculture/environment, education, legal, and health and wellness fields. Hope you’re enjoying summertime!

Diving into Books at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival

This past weekend, I attended the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. Perfect spring weather inspired my husband and I to ride our bikes over; held in downtown Santa Fe near the plaza, this event was packed with author speakers, book signings and booksellers from all over. The festival felt like a good intro to summerContinue reading “Diving into Books at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival”

Día de la Tierra 2023

Earth Day is around the corner. I’m grateful in these moments for the work of all who are doing their part and who encourage us to do the same: Schools with gardening programs. Land trusts. Farmers and ranchers trying new sustainability practices. Advocates for responsible recreation. Companies inventing nature-friendly products and services. Here are a few stories that caught myContinue reading “Día de la Tierra 2023”