August is Women in Translation Month. Started by Meytal Radzinski in 2014, it honors women writers and translators from around the world. To celebrate, I’m highlighting 2 women who have significantly contributed to Spanish/English literary translation. I was about 13 when I first began reading books by Latin American and Spanish authors. The English versionsContinue reading “Women in Translation”
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Latin American Women Writers
To celebrate Women’s History Month I thought it would be fun to share a short list of popular Latin American women writers, both classic and contemporary. This is the first of a two-part article, with part two focusing on female artists. Gabriela Mistral, born 1889. Chilean poet who also taught elementary school for manyContinue reading “Latin American Women Writers”
Autumn Reading List
The weather is cooler and the nights are longer, so it’s time to muse about books to read this fall and winter. Here are three books that I plan to read in the coming months… Daniel Alarcón: At Night We Walk in Circles – Daniel Alarcón is a prizewinning novelist with family roots in Peru. HeContinue reading “Autumn Reading List”
Currently Reading: La tregua
Well, it’s been awhile since my last post! Part of my time lately has been spent finishing books in my “to read” pile, and this one – “La tregua” by Uruguayan writer Mario Benedetti was up next. I am about halfway through and thoroughly enjoying it. A brief synopsis (don’t worry, no spoilers!): “La tregua” isContinue reading “Currently Reading: La tregua”
Alison Trujillo Translations 