Episode 66 - Jonathan Bécotte & Jonathan Kaplansky - Author & Translator of "Like A Hurricane" or "Comme un ouragan"

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Literacy Québec director Margo Legault interviews award-winning author Jonathan Bécotte and accomplished translator Jonathan Kaplansky and talks about one of M. Bécotte's recent books; "Like a Hurricane" (Comme un ouragan), its significance as a resource for youth struggling with discovering, accepting, and being their true selves, as well as the importance and deep understanding required to ensure once translated, that no meaning is lost.

Listeners are encouraged to reach out to either gentleman as well as seek out their other works.

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https://www.facebook.com/jonathanbecotteauteur

https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.kaplansky

Starred review: https://quillandquire.com/review/like-a-hurricane/
Link for the book: https://www.orcabook.com/Like-a-Hurricane

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