By Patricia Worsley Revision Lynnea Hansen Illustration by Carina Worsley I have always loved reading. As a child, I borrowed Agatha Christie books from my neighbor and later devoured the Coleção Vagalume series, along with more complex stories and biographies … [Read more...] about My Experience with the PLD Book Club in 2025
In Honor of Danilo Nogueira
By Tamara Barile Introduction by Carmen Reis and revision by Daniel Erlich On February 9, 2026, Brazil lost one of its most distinguished translators. Danilo Nogueira passed away after a long and admirable career devoted to language and professional excellence. Over the … [Read more...] about In Honor of Danilo Nogueira
While the Coffee Gets Cold…
by Carmen Reis Revision: Lynnea Hansen I’ve just left our first Leadership Council Meeting of 2026. As I pour a coffee and get a few cookies to watch an episode of the series I’m currently hooked on, I realize I’d rather write a few words to our members. I’ve been the … [Read more...] about While the Coffee Gets Cold…
A Message from the New Administration
Text written by Alexia Klein, PLD Administrator - Dear PLDeiros! Almost two months have passed since Paula and I were announced as the new PLD administration team at the ATA Conference in Miami. An occasion brimming with joy and warmth that I will always … [Read more...] about A Message from the New Administration
Member Spotlight – Beatriz Baker
Name: Beatriz (Bia) Baker Where you live: Takoma Park, Maryland, just outside the District of Columbia Email: beatriz@beatrizbaker.com What you’re doing these days (translator/interpreter/teacher/professor): I’m a translator specializing in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight – Beatriz Baker