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?