A poet's words find new life in bilingual books for children and young adults.

The bilingual book Hogar/Home, featuring Curt Curtin's poems in English and Spanish with illustrations by Ezequiel Martinez and a Spanish translation by Norberto Stuart, is expected to publish in February; a longer Spanish collection is planned for February or March.

Curt Curtin's poems are being prepared for new bilingual editions after his death in 2024. His wife, Dee O'Connor, worked with translator Norberto Stuart and publisher Books and Smith, LLC to assemble a children's bilingual book titled Hogar/Home. The book presents selected poems in both English and Spanish and includes illustrations by Dominican artist Ezequiel Martinez. A longer Spanish collection drawn from Curtin's earlier work is also in production. Key details: - Curt Curtin died in 2024. - The bilingual book "Hogar/Home" is expected to publish in February and pairs English and Spanish text. - Spanish translation for the project was completed by Norberto Stuart, and illustrations are by Ezequiel Martinez. - The Worcester Arts Council awarded a 2023 grant to support a Spanish translation intended for distribution in local schools, libraries, and community organizations. - A longer Spanish collection, "Mucho depende de donde vives," is in production and expected in February or March, with themes aimed at older children. - Curtin taught English and creative writing for 25 years and received awards including the Worcester County Poetry Association's Frank O'Hara Award in 2010. Summary: The bilingual editions are presenting Curtin's poems to English- and Spanish-speaking young readers and aim to connect the work with local schools and community groups through translation and distribution efforts. Publication of "Hogar/Home" is expected in February, and the longer Spanish collection is planned for February or March.