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Amelia

Portland, OR, USA

Need a multilingual professional with a wide range of interests to translate your work? Look no further!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Protea Book House
Christian Art International

Edward

Woodland, CA, USA

Guggenheim Fellow. Independent scholar. Award-winning translator of literature, speculative fiction, and more than 450 graphic novels!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Mystery & Crime, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Linda

Vienna, VA, USA

A linguistic perfectionist, steeped in years of study and appreciation of German language and culture.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Technology.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Tanya

Boston, MA, USA

French to English Translator with 25+ translations published. Expertise in SFF, horror, kidlit, game books, tie-ins, and graphic novels.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Science Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Ander

Boston, MA, USA

Professional translator, interpreter, writer, editor since 2010.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Marshall

New York, NY, USA

Translator of German fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature—diligent, professional, and attuned to the nuance of language.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Math & Science, Children's, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Waxman Leavell Literary Agency

Sofia

Washington D.C., DC, USA

Hello! I'm an award-winning translator specialized in children's books and graphic novels. Proficient in English and Spanish.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

Self Employed

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Daniela

New York, NY, USA

English-Portuguese, Portuguese-English. Experience of 26 years, 19 books translated of fiction, memoir, poetry, essays and more.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Travel, and Philosophy.

Work experience:

Virtual Book Reader, https://virtualbookreader.com/home/
TED
Translator without Borders
Freelance
Distributed Proofreaders Foundation to Project Gutenberg

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Hire the best children's book translators

Congratulations! You’ve finished writing your children’s book and are ready to share it with the world. But if you want to reach young readers in different languages, you’ll need more than just a direct translation — you’ll need a translator who understands the unique nuances of children’s literature.

Children’s book translation goes beyond words on the page. It’s about capturing the magic of your story, from the playful language to the emotional moments that resonate with young minds. This is why you should consider hiring a specialized children’s book translator. These translators have the expertise to ensure your story maintains its charm, humor, and heart while being culturally relevant for readers around the globe. They’ll help ensure your book retains its appeal, no matter the language or audience.

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