Yanitzia Canetti
Encyclopedia
Yanitzia Canetti is a Cuba
n author
, translator, and editor
.
Her published works include two novel
s (Al otro lado and Novelita Rosa), a collection of narrative short stories (La muerte nuestra de cada vida), and over 200 children's books. She has also translated many well-known children's stories into Spanish
, including The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas, Curious George
Rides a Bike, and a number of books by Dr. Seuss
.http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/12/15/how_the_grinch_got_a_spanish_accent/ Canetti has earned a Bachelor's degree
in Journalism
, a Master's in Linguistics
, and a Ph.D. in Literature
. She currently resides with her husband and two sons in Boston
, Massachusetts
, USA.
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
n author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
, translator, and editor
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
.
Her published works include two novel
Novel
A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
s (Al otro lado and Novelita Rosa), a collection of narrative short stories (La muerte nuestra de cada vida), and over 200 children's books. She has also translated many well-known children's stories into Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, including The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas, Curious George
Curious George
Curious George is the protagonist of a series of popular children's books by the same name, written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. The books feature a curious brown monkey named George, who is brought from his home in Africa by "The Man with The Yellow Hat" to live with him in a big city.When...
Rides a Bike, and a number of books by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
.http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/12/15/how_the_grinch_got_a_spanish_accent/ Canetti has earned a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
, a Master's in Linguistics
Linguistics
Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguistics can be broadly broken into three categories or subfields of study: language form, language meaning, and language in context....
, and a Ph.D. in Literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
. She currently resides with her husband and two sons in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, USA.
Novels
- Al otro lado (1997)
- Novelita Rosa (1998)
- La muerte nuestra de cada vida (narrativa) (2009)
- La vida es color de Rosa (2010)
- Adiós, bestseller (2010)
Children's Books
- The Around-the-World Lunch (1999)
- Carlita Ropes the Twister (1999)
- Completamente diferente (2000, 2002)
- Doña Flautina Resuelvelotodo (2002, 2 Editions; 2006)
- The Curse of the Jungle Treasure (2003)
- Un poquito más (2004)
- Ay, Luna, Luna, Lunita (2006, 2008)
- El niño que nunca se reía (2006)
- El príncipe azul (2006, 2008)
- Solo como un perro (2008)
- Las maravillas de una sencilla sombrilla amarilla (2008)
- Caperucita descolorida (2009)
- Blanca Nieve y los siete gigantones (2009)
- Pinocho no era el mentiroso (2009)
- Aladino y la lámpara espantosa (2009)
- La peluca de Rapunzel (2009)
- El patito bello (2009)
- La fea durmiente (2009)
- Ceniciento (2009)
- Yo también puedo ser presidente (2009)
- En tiempos difíciles (2009)
- ABeCedario salvaje (2009)
- ABeCedario nutritivo (2010)
- ABeCedario de profesiones y oficios (2010)
Curious George
- Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Jorge el curioso monta en bicicleta (2002) - Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Jorge el curioso y el conejito (2002) - Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Opuestos con Jorge el curioso (2002) - Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Jorge el curioso encuentra trabajo (2003) - Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Curious GeorgeCurious GeorgeCurious George is the protagonist of a series of popular children's books by the same name, written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. The books feature a curious brown monkey named George, who is brought from his home in Africa by "The Man with The Yellow Hat" to live with him in a big city.When...
Cleans Up / Jorge el curioso limpia el reguero (Bilingual Edition) (2007) - Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Curious GeorgeCurious GeorgeCurious George is the protagonist of a series of popular children's books by the same name, written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. The books feature a curious brown monkey named George, who is brought from his home in Africa by "The Man with The Yellow Hat" to live with him in a big city.When...
Plants a Seed / Jorge el curioso siembra una semilla (Bilingual Edition) (2007) - Rey, H. A.H. A. ReyHans Augusto "H.A." Rey , worked with his wife Margret Rey as authors and illustrators of children's books. They were best known for their Curious George series.-Curious George Book Series:Hans and Margret were both Jewish and of German birth...
Curious GeorgeCurious GeorgeCurious George is the protagonist of a series of popular children's books by the same name, written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. The books feature a curious brown monkey named George, who is brought from his home in Africa by "The Man with The Yellow Hat" to live with him in a big city.When...
Piñata Party / Jorge el curioso y la piñata (Bilingual Edition) (2009)
Dr. Seuss
- Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! (2000) - Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. ¡Horton escucha a Quién! (2002) - Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. El gato con sombrero viene de nuevo (2004) - Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul (2005) - Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. Y pensar que lo vi en la calle porvenir (2006) - Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. ¡Hay un molillo en mi bolsillo! (2007) - Dr. SeussDr. SeussTheodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. Yoruga la tortuga, y otros cuentos (2009)
Other Children's Books
- Parish, PeggyPeggy ParishPeggy Parish of Manning, South Carolina , was the author of the children's story series Amelia Bedelia. The series was continued, after her sudden death from an aneurysm, by her nephew Herman Parish...
. Amelia Bedelia (1996, 2000) - Burton, Virginia LeeVirginia Lee BurtonVirginia Lee Burton was an American illustrator and children's book author. Burton wrote and illustrated seven self-illustrated children's books, including the Caldecott Medal winning The Little House. Also known by her married name Virginia Demetrios. She died in 1968 of lung cancer...
. Mike Mulligan y su máquina maravillosa (1997) - Maguire, Arlene and Shiela Lucas. Todos somos especiales (1997-2005, 2007, 2008)
- Allard, Harry. ¡La Señorita Nelson ha desaparecido! (1998)
- Marshall, JamesJames MarshallJames Marshall may refer to:*James W. Marshall , discovered gold in California in 1848*James Marshall , Victoria Cross recipient*James Marshall , American television producer and director...
. Jorge y Marta (2000) - Lester, HelenHelen LesterHelen Lester was born in 1936. She is an American children's author, best known for her character Tacky the Penguin in many of her children's stories....
. El pingüino Taky (2001) - Walsh, MelanieMelanie Walsh (illustrator/writer)Melanie Walsh is an English writer and illustrator of children's books. She studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art.Walsh has published 46 works in 98 publications...
. ¿Tienen rayas los cerditos? (2002) - Walsh, MelanieMelanie Walsh (illustrator/writer)Melanie Walsh is an English writer and illustrator of children's books. She studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art.Walsh has published 46 works in 98 publications...
. ¿Trinan los monos? (2002) - Berenstain, Stan & JanStan and Jan BerenstainStan and Jan Berenstain were American writers and illustrators best known for creating the children's book series the Berenstain Bears....
. Los osos Berenstain al rescate de la Navidad (2005) - Ajmera, MayaMaya AjmeraMaya Ajmera is the founder of The Global Fund for Children, a nonprofit organization that seeks to advance the dignity of children and youth by making small grants to innovative community-based organizations working with some of the world’s most vulnerable young people.Ajmera is also the author of...
and John D. Ivanko. Ser vecinos (2007) - Cronin, DoreenDoreen CroninDoreen Cronin is an American author of children's books, most notably the award-winning Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type.Born in New York and growing up on Long Island, she published in 2000 her first book, Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type , She attended law school, eventually completing it around...
. ¡A tu ritmo! (2007) - Munsch, RobertRobert MunschRobert Norman Munsch, CM is an American-born Canadian children's author.-Personal life and career:Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
. 50 grados bajo cero (2007) - Munsch, RobertRobert MunschRobert Norman Munsch, CM is an American-born Canadian children's author.-Personal life and career:Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
. Jonathan limpió...luego un ruido escuchó (2007) - Munsch, RobertRobert MunschRobert Norman Munsch, CM is an American-born Canadian children's author.-Personal life and career:Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
. Mortimer (2007) - Munsch, RobertRobert MunschRobert Norman Munsch, CM is an American-born Canadian children's author.-Personal life and career:Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
. La sorpresa del salón (2007) - Bush, LauraLaura BushLaura Lane Welch Bush is the wife of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush. She was the First Lady of the United States from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. She has held a love of books and reading since childhood and her life and education have reflected that interest...
& Jenna. ¡Leer para creer! (2008)