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Children’s Literature in Translation: Groundwood Books
Karen Li, publisher of Groundwood Books
In recent years, a proliferation of books in translation for children and young adults has brought imaginative stories from around the world to new readers. We’re speaking with some of the extraordinary publishers who make these books possible about their experience working in this vital field.
For the tenth installment in the series, we spoke with Karen Li, publisher of Canada-based Groundwood Books.
WWB: Could you tell us about the history of Groundwood Books (and your own history with the press)? Has translated literature always been part of its vision?
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The YA novel
Like Home tells the story of a teen named Chinelo, Nelo for short. Her best friend is Kate and life is good. Nelo s family owns a convenience store in a popular neighbourhood known as Ginger East. But when the store is vandalized and police get involved, Nelo is emotionally affected and her relationship with her friends and family change forever.
Like Home is for ages 14 and up.
Louisa Onomé is a Nigerian Canadian living in Toronto.
Fresh Air9:57How growing up in Mississauga inspired a new YA novel about community and the challenges of gentrificationLouisa Onomé speaks about her debut novel Like Home - a story that tackles gentrification through the eyes of teenagers - and the inspiration she drew from her own experiences growing up in Mississauga.9:57