Interview with editor of Words Without Borders
The editor of WordsWithout Borders gives an interesting interview on Big Think about how she started Words Without Borders, how she was inspired with the idea, and the difficulties she needed to surmount. She also talks about translating books into English and finding foreign authors. Lots of ups and downs to the business.
Big Think Interview with Alane Salierno Mason - Big Think
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Luciana Lhullier says:
Thanks Vicki! You always
Thanks Vicki! You always come up with these great links!
Vicki Nikolaidis says:
Internet was invented for snoopy people!
HI Luciana! At my core I am snoopy person so the internet is perfect for me!
I enjoy sharing what I find . . . glad you enjoy!
Ugonna Wachuku says:
Starting Words Without Borders
Quite an insightful video recommendation on Alane Salierno Mason's journey with Words Without Borders as Founder and President, Vicki.
It's always inspiring to know the experience of those who have walked one's relevant path ... Have a wonderful and refreshing day...
Vicki Nikolaidis says:
Refreshing is exactly the right word!
Dear Ugonna! I appreciate especially your wish for a refreshing day! There are no breezes this beautiful day so I'm going to sit still in a quiet place using the electric fan. I don't like to use much electricity but today I need the fan!
It's going to be a good evening because all 4 of us are going to take some people my husband works with out to eat. We will go to a taverna next to the sea in a quiet corner of Halepa. The best part is that my two daughters are going to be with us! They have an incredibly busy social life . . . I'm so pleased to be included in one of their evenings out!
I'm very impressed by Alane Salierno Mason's persistence in making her idea work. In the U.s. we really need to teach all of our children different languages. It makes the world a lot more fun and understandable.
The children in Greece learn modern and ancient Greek, Latin, English and one or two other languages while they are in school. The children of the diaspora are encouraged to learn Greek but since it's such a difficult language the Greeks learn other languages knowing Greek will not be a popular choice among the rest of the world. I think they have a very nice way of respecting languages. In this way they communicate with the rest of the world but they have kept the modern Greek language alive.
There are many bookstores here and books written in other languages are easily found translated into Greek. Popular Greek novels or Greek literature is translated into other languages, too.
Last night I reviewed a publisher's website that publishes wonderful books (of all kinds, children's books, too)
There are many people writing and publishing books. When the weather is so hot, I guess the best thing is to find a shady spot, sit quietly and read (or write) a book!