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 throughout my teenage years and early adulthood. I could always be found with a book […]
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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 decades, he inspired and mentored generations of translators in Brazil and beyond. Known for […]
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 Assistant Administrator of the […]
The Art and Challenge of Video Game Localization
by Marcelo Almeida Revision: Todd Harkin I have a passion for words. I have a passion for stories. And I have a passion for video games. Which is why, for more than a decade, I’ve worked as a writer and translator almost exclusively in the gaming world—that strange and beautiful space where narrative, gameplay, and […]
Member Spotlight: Edna Ditaranto – Celebrating 35 Years of the Portuguese Language Division
This year marks a remarkable milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Portuguese Language Division (PLD). As we celebrate this legacy, we turn our spotlight to Edna Ditaranto, the founder of our beloved division. Revision: Lynnea Hansen Photo: Edna Ditaranto What motivated you to create the Portuguese Language Division? My translation career began in 1984, when I […]
PLD Leadership Spotlight: Rafa Lombardino
Where do you currently live? California What motivated you to join the leadership of the PLD? I was in close contact with members of the leadership council then, so I decided to volunteer my time and contribute with my IT and media-relations knowledge. What was your role in the PLD, and when did you […]