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Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)

Viltarė Mickevičiene (Urbaite) (1978) is a translator of Finnish and Estonian into Lithuanian. She studied Lithuanian Philology and Finnish language at Vilnius University, and obtained her MA in Finnish Language and Culture at the University of Helsinki. She translates prose, mainly for children and young adults. Altogether, Mickevičiene has translated over 40 books from Finnish and Estonian.

I really enjoy reading and translating children’s books. Estonian children’s literature is very rich, positive, and engaging. What fascinates me most is gentle humor and a vivid, colorful fantasy world. Although geographically quite close, we don’t have many Estonian language translators in Lithuania, and I feel very happy to be able to introduce talented, imaginative Estonian authors – writers and illustrators – to our readers.

2017
The best and the most significant translation of the Young Adult book of the year (Emmi Itäranta, Teemestarin kirja)
2008
The best and the most significant translation of the Children’s book of the year (Edgar Valter, The Poku Book)
2006
The best and the most significant translation of the Children’s book of the year (Sinikka, Tiina Nopolat, Heinähattu ja Vilttitossu)
Anti Saar. How I Didn't Become a Writer
Ilmar Tomusk. Precious Cat
Ilmar Tomusk.Wolf's Friends

Paula ir Patrikas

Illustrator: Piret Raud
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Nieko rimto
2008, 64 pp
ISBN: 9789955683582
fiction, storybook

Paula baigia vaikų darželį

Illustrator: Piret Raud
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Nieko rimto
2008, 47 pp
ISBN: 9789955683575
fiction, storybook

Puokių istorijos

Original title: Poku Stories
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Edgar Valter
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Nieko rimto
2014, 180 pp
ISBN: 9786094412110
fiction, storybook

Pono Paukščio istorija

Original title: Mister Bird’s Story
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Piret Raud
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Sofoklis
2013, 39 pp
ISBN: 9786094441127
fiction, picturebook

Šiek tiek paikos istorijos

Original title: Slightly Silly Stories
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Piret Raud
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
700 eilučių
2018, 96 pp
ISBN: 9786099578651
fiction, storybook

Kaip laikaisi, Ana?

Original title: How Are You, Ann?
Language: Lithuanian
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Gimtasis Žodis
2005, 174 pp
ISBN: 9955160373
fiction, young adult novel

Kitokios princesių istorijos

Original title: Princesses with a Twist
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Piret Raud
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
700 eilučių
2021, 105 pp
ISBN: 9786098288049
picturebook

Silvija ieško spalvų

Original title: Saskia Looks for Colours
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Catherine Zarip
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Baltos lankos
2021, 32 pp
ISBN: 9786094701351
picturebook, fiction

Tarp dviejų garsų

Joonas Sildre

Original title: Between Two Sounds
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Joonas Sildre
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Aukso žuvys
2022, 224 pp
ISBN: 9786098120844
graphic novel, memoires, non-fiction

Mieliausias Katinėlis

Original title: Precious Cat
Language: Lithuanian
Illustrator: Catherine Zarip
Translator: Viltarė Mickevičienė (Urbaitė)
Žalias kalnas
2024, 32 pp
ISBN: 9786098310108
picturebook, fiction