Sara Piccinini

Sara Piccinini – Translator

Professional translator and proofreader from English and Spanish into Italian, specialized in children's books.

Overview

So many books, so little time! That's my favourite quote because I find it deeply true and accurate. I help authors and publishers to have their books in other languages so that they can reach out to as many readers as possible.

I have been working as a translator and proofreader since 2017, and my main focus in literary translation is on children and young adult genres. I have also worked for a travel agency in the translation of a few chapters of William Stadiem's book, Jet Set, on US aviation history.

My language combinations are English and Spanish to Italian, my native language.

After my Bachelor's degree in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, awarded in 2017, I have also obtained a Master's degree in Specialized Translation. These qualifications along with the period spent in London, allowed me to significantly improve my professional and communication skills in translation.


"She's the best! Hard-working and accurate. We have been working together for many years and she is invaluable to my company".

- Colleague


"Sara has successfully translated my e-book from English into Italian".

- Celine Claire, author


"Sara is a great person. I'm sure that her job is good. The file was perfect. Thanks".

- Dill Ferreira, author

Services
Fiction
Children's Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Health & Wellbeing Travel
Languages
English to Italian
Awards
  • Bachelor's Degree in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation
  • Master's Degree in Specialised Translation
Certifications
  • Specialisation courses in Publishing Translation

Work experience

Saga Egmont International - Publishing House

Feb, 2021 — Present

Translation of children's books and proofreading services

A.C.L.E. Cultural Association

Jun, 2018 — Aug, 2018 (2 months)

Assistant and Linguistic Helper in the management of an English summer camp with Italian children and American, Canadian, Irish, and British Tutors.

Freelance

Oct, 2017 — Present

Translation and proofreading of texts in general, academic, marketing and tourism fields from English and Spanish into Italian.

Sara has 5 reviews

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Sam M.

Sam M.

Apr, 2024

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Sara is excellent to work with. She completed a challenging picture book translation for me and was even able to keep the rhyming in Italian! So pleased to work with Sara and will be coming to her for any future English to Italian translation projects!
Patrick O.

Patrick O.

Apr, 2024

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Sara is extremely attentive to detail, and left copious notes throughout her work translating my book into Italian. She was always extremely professional and quick with edits. An incredible service at an unbeatable price.
Sam M.

Sam M.

Jan, 2024

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Sara was so great to work with! She completed the project ahead of schedule and had great communication along the way. She didn’t simply translate the book, she considered the culture and made recommendations for changes to make the book better for her country. Will be working with Sara again!
John P.

John P.

Oct, 2022

Very professional. Excellent Italian translation and I am 100% Italian. Good job!
John P.

John P.

Sep, 2022

Excellent translation from a dedicated translator. Attention to detail was superb !

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