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The Interpreter

By Olivia Abtahi
Illustrated by Monica Arnaldo

By Olivia Abtahi
Illustrated by Monica Arnaldo

By Olivia Abtahi
Illustrated by Monica Arnaldo

By Olivia Abtahi
Illustrated by Monica Arnaldo

By Olivia Abtahi

By Olivia Abtahi

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Hardcover $18.99

Jan 21, 2025 | ISBN 9780593620441 | 5-8 years

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Jan 21, 2025 | 10 Minutes | 5-8 years

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    About The Interpreter

    A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.

    Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn’t on the soccer field scoring goals, she’s accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant’s office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It’s an important job, and it can even be fun. It’s also hard work. 

    Sometimes Cecilia’s second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she’ll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?

    Olivia Abtahi’s clever text and Monica Arnaldo’s charming illustrations capture a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.

    About The Interpreter

    A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.

    Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn’t on the soccer field scoring goals, she’s accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant’s office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It’s an important job, and it can even be fun. It’s also hard work. 

    Sometimes Cecilia’s second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she’ll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?

    Olivia Abtahi’s clever text and Monica Arnaldo’s charming illustrations capture a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.

    About The Interpreter

    A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.

    Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn’t on the soccer field scoring goals, she’s accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant’s office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It’s an important job, and it can even be fun. It’s also hard work. 

    Sometimes Cecilia’s second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she’ll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?

    Olivia Abtahi’s clever text and Monica Arnaldo’s charming illustrations capture a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.

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    About Olivia Abtahi

    Olivia Abtahi is a writer and filmmaker born in Washington, DC. When she isn’t drafting novels about awkward teens, you can find her working on documentaries about social justice and climate equity. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her… More about Olivia Abtahi

    About Olivia Abtahi

    Olivia Abtahi is a writer and filmmaker born in Washington, DC. When she isn’t drafting novels about awkward teens, you can find her working on documentaries about social justice and climate equity. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her… More about Olivia Abtahi

    About Olivia Abtahi

    Olivia Abtahi is a writer and filmmaker born in Washington, DC. When she isn’t drafting novels about awkward teens, you can find her working on documentaries about social justice and climate equity. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her… More about Olivia Abtahi

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Kokila
    Jan 21, 2025 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780593620441

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Kokila
    Jan 21, 2025 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780593620458

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 21, 2025 | 10 Minutes | 5-8 years | ISBN 9798217018994

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    Praise

    Praise for The Interpreter by Olivia Abtahi; illustrated by Monica Arnaldo:

    ★ “Abtahi masterfully weaves an everyday tale that will be familiar to designated translators of all ages from immigrant families. . . . Arnaldo’s bright watercolor and pencil-crayon artwork provides much-needed levity . . . Sensationally true to life.”
    —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★     “Abtahi (Twin Flames), making a well-developed picture book debut …[with] lively watercolor and pencil crayon illustrations from Arnaldo (The Museum of Very Bad Smells) show the strain of Cecilia’s moving back and forth, until supportive changes help her become a kid who’s happy to help, ‘…just not all the time.’”
    —Publishers Weekly, starred review


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    2023 Texas Lone Star Reading List 
    2022 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
    2022 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project List
    2021 New York Public Library Best Book
    2021 Chicago Public Library Best Book

    ★ “A joyful celebration of the right to take up space in the world.” —Booklist, starred review
    ★ “Truly delightful.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    Select praise for Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo:
    Amazon Best Book of the Month & Editor’s Pick
    A Junior Library Guild Selection
    Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023
    Indigo Best Book of the Year
    2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 
    2023 New York Public Library Best Book 
    2023 School Library Journal Best Book 
    Booklist Editor’s Choice

    ★ ”Deliciously goofy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
    ★ ”A memorable read-aloud choice.” —Booklist, starred review
    ★ ”Fun and entertaining.” —School Library Journal, starred review

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