Tag Archives: Kazumi Yumoto

So many questions…

Posted on May 30, 2012 by forwardtranslations

So there we are – all the way from Asterix to Zou. A couple of things I noticed as I was compiling my lists for this blog series set me wondering: Why do so many translated children’s books tackle “difficult” … Continue reading →

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Y is for Kazumi Yamoto

Posted on May 27, 2012 by forwardtranslations

Kazumi Yamoto is a Japanese author and musician. Her books for children and young adults often portray life in an ordinary Japanese home, and also deal with difficult issues like illness and death. The Friends and Letters from the Living … Continue reading →

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