In this episode we are joined by Oliver Latsch! Translator and agent Oliver Latsch grew up bilingual in German and English in East Africa and Germany. He trained to be a scientist and had just completed his PhD in Biology in the U.K. when he was asked to help get some best-selling German children’s books published in English. This led to a career as a literary agent and translator. Since then, he has accumulated 17 published book translations both from German to English and vice versa. His translation of <a href='https://corneliafunke.com/en/'>Cornelia Funke</a>&apos;s The Thief Lord from German into English was shortlisted for the 2003 <a href='https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/batchelder'>Mildred L. Batchelder Award</a> for an outstanding translated book and his most recent translations include The Magicians Map by Mikki Lish and Kelly Ngai (into German) , The Silver Tracks (Mirrorworld 4) by Cornelia Funke, Robin Hood and Erik the Red by Tilman Röhrig, and Save Our Freedom: A Wake-Up Call in Digital Times by Bijan Moini (into English). Check out his site here: https://latschlit.wordpress.com/<a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode we are joined by Oliver Latsch!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;Translator and agent Oliver Latsch grew up bilingual in German and English in East Africa and Germany. He trained to be a scientist and had just completed his PhD in Biology in the U.K. when he was asked to help get some best-selling German children’s books published in English. This led to a career as a literary agent and translator. Since then, he has accumulated 17 published book translations both from German to English and vice versa. His translation of &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://corneliafunke.com/en/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cornelia Funke&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;apos;s &lt;/em&gt;The Thief Lord&lt;em&gt; from German into English was shortlisted for the 2003 &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/batchelder'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Mildred L. Batchelder Award&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; for an outstanding translated book and his most recent translations include &lt;/em&gt;The Magicians Map&lt;em&gt; by Mikki Lish and Kelly Ngai (into German) , &lt;/em&gt;The Silver Tracks (Mirrorworld 4)&lt;em&gt; by Cornelia Funke, &lt;/em&gt;Robin Hood&lt;em&gt; and &lt;/em&gt;Erik the Red&lt;em&gt; by Tilman Röhrig, and &lt;/em&gt;Save Our Freedom: A Wake-Up Call in Digital Times&lt;em&gt; by Bijan Moini (into English).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Check out his site here: https://latschlit.wordpress.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode we are joined by Oliver Latsch!Translator and agent Oliver Latsch grew up bilingual in German and English in East Africa and Germany. He trained to be a scientist and had just completed his PhD in Biology in the U.K. when he was asked to help get some best-selling German children’s books published in English. This led to a career as a literary agent and translator. Since then, he has accumulated 17 published book translations both from German to English and vice versa. His tra...

Around the World with Translator Oliver Latsch

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Erin Lee!Erin Lee is an elementary school teacher and artist living in Long Sault, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honors degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts. Erin has published three award-winning children’s books: Benjamin and the Backyard Beast, Out of Season, and Maggie the Magnificent.  Erin has written short stories and novels since she was a child. As a young student, she idolized authors such as Robert Munsch, Dr. Suess, and Roald Dahl. Having adventures of her own that she wanted to share, Erin began to write stories herself. Erin&apos;s love of literature is what inspired her to become a teacher, so that she could share her passion for reading and always be surrounded by books. Erin currently teaches Kindergarten and though, at times, she feels like Ms. Frizzle with her wild avant-garde lessons, she adores her students and often draws upon memorable classroom moments in her stories. It is also through childhood stories that she addresses important topics, such as bullying, inclusion, and anxiety within the classroom setting. She believes that no matter how subtle or minuscule these issues may manifest within the classroom, ensuring that they do not go unheard is crucial for the growth of a child.https://www.erinleeauthor.com/<a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Erin Lee!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Erin Lee is an elementary school teacher and artist living in Long Sault, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honors degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts. Erin has published three award-winning children’s books: Benjamin and the Backyard Beast, Out of Season, and Maggie the Magnificent. &lt;br/&gt;Erin has written short stories and novels since she was a child. As a young student, she idolized authors such as Robert Munsch, Dr. Suess, and Roald Dahl. Having adventures of her own that she wanted to share, Erin began to write stories herself. Erin&amp;apos;s love of literature is what inspired her to become a teacher, so that she could share her passion for reading and always be surrounded by books. Erin currently teaches Kindergarten and though, at times, she feels like Ms. Frizzle with her wild avant-garde lessons, she adores her students and often draws upon memorable classroom moments in her stories. It is also through childhood stories that she addresses important topics, such as bullying, inclusion, and anxiety within the classroom setting. She believes that no matter how subtle or minuscule these issues may manifest within the classroom, ensuring that they do not go unheard is crucial for the growth of a child.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.erinleeauthor.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Erin Lee!Erin Lee is an elementary school teacher and artist living in Long Sault, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with an Honors degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts. Erin has published three award-winning children’s books: Benjamin and the Backyard Beast, Out of Season, and Maggie the Magnificent. Erin has written short stories and novels since she was a child. As a young student, she idolized authors such as Rober...

Social Media Marketing 101 with Erin Lee

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by artist John Parra!John Parra is an award-winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator, best known for his, Latino themed, children’s picture books. His work on, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. His MTA artcard poster, Birdhouse Subways, was displayed throughout NYC subways and his art was seen on six U.S. Forever Postage Stamps titled: Delicioso. He regularly speaks as a visiting artist at schools and literary conferences across the country, advocating art and reading education and was also invited by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY to present a special event about his career and illustrations. His book, Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son, is his debut as both author and illustrator and has received numerous starred reviews and recognitions. John currently lives with his wife, Maria, in Queens, New York.You can check his books out here: https://johnparraart.com/books/ Follow him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/johnparraart/?hl=en <a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by artist John Parra!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;John Parra is an award-winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator, best known for his, Latino themed, children’s picture books. His work on, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. His MTA artcard poster, Birdhouse Subways, was displayed throughout NYC subways and his art was seen on six U.S. Forever Postage Stamps titled: Delicioso. He regularly speaks as a visiting artist at schools and literary conferences across the country, advocating art and reading education and was also invited by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY to present a special event about his career and illustrations. His book, Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son, is his debut as both author and illustrator and has received numerous starred reviews and recognitions. John currently lives with his wife, Maria, in Queens, New York.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can check his books out here: https://johnparraart.com/books/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/johnparraart/?hl=en&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by artist John Parra!John Parra is an award-winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator, best known for his, Latino themed, children’s picture books. His work on, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. His MTA artcard poster, Birdhouse Subways, was displayed throughout NYC subways and his art was seen on six U.S. Forever Postage Stamps titled: Delicioso. He regularly spe...

Making the World a More Beautiful Place with John Parra

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Michael Dante DiMartino!Michael Dante DiMartino is an American animator, producer, writer, and director. He is best known, together with Bryan Konietzko, as the co-creator of the animated TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, both on Nickelodeon.He has also written for podcasts and has authored novels. You can purchase his latest, Both Here And Gone on his website: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/product-page/both-here-and-thenFollow him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/mike_dante_d/<a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Michael Dante DiMartino!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michael Dante DiMartino is an American animator, producer, writer, and director. He is best known, together with Bryan Konietzko, as the co-creator of the animated TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, both on Nickelodeon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He has also written for podcasts and has authored novels. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can purchase his latest, Both Here And Gone on his website: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/product-page/both-here-and-then&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/mike_dante_d/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Michael Dante DiMartino!Michael Dante DiMartino is an American animator, producer, writer, and director. He is best known, together with Bryan Konietzko, as the co-creator of the animated TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, both on Nickelodeon.He has also written for podcasts and has authored novels. You can purchase his latest, Both Here And Gone on his website: https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/product...

Lessons in Storytelling with Michael DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Desmond Hall! Desmond Hall was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and moved to Jamaica, Queens. He has worked as a high school biology and English teacher in East New York, Brooklyn; counseled teenage ex-cons after their release from Rikers Island; and served as Spike Lee’s creative director at Spike DDB. Desmond has served on the board of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the Advertising Council and judged the One Show, the American Advertising Awards, and the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. He’s also been named one of Variety magazine’s Top 50 Creatives to Watch. Desmond is the author of the gritty YA novel Your Corner Dark which confronts the harsh realities of gang life in Jamaica and how far a teen is willing to go for family. He lives outside of Boston with his wife and two daughters.Purchase his book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/better-must-come/18934206?ean=9781534460744 <a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by &lt;b&gt;Desmond Hall&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Desmond Hall&lt;/b&gt; was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and moved to Jamaica, Queens. He has worked as a high school biology and English teacher in East New York, Brooklyn; counseled teenage ex-cons after their release from Rikers Island; and served as Spike Lee’s creative director at Spike DDB. Desmond has served on the board of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the Advertising Council and judged the One Show, the American Advertising Awards, and the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. He’s also been named one of &lt;em&gt;Variety&lt;/em&gt; magazine’s Top 50 Creatives to Watch. Desmond is the author of the gritty YA novel &lt;em&gt;Your Corner Dark &lt;/em&gt;which confronts the harsh realities of gang life in Jamaica and how far a teen is willing to go for family. He lives outside of Boston with his wife and two daughters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Purchase his book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/better-must-come/18934206?ean=9781534460744&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.scbwi.org/donation"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Desmond Hall!Desmond Hall was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and moved to Jamaica, Queens. He has worked as a high school biology and English teacher in East New York, Brooklyn; counseled teenage ex-cons after their release from Rikers Island; and served as Spike Lee’s creative director at Spike DDB. Desmond has served on the board of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the Advertising Council and judged the One Show, the American Adver...

Better Must Come with Desmond Hall

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