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Mar 13, 2021
Translator Cathy Hirano balances her time between freelance translations and young adult literature, and has earned accolades for both. Although her most recognized translations are for lifestyle guru Marie Kondo’s wildly popular works, starting with “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” Hirano’s translations have also won awards in children’s literature.
While she was growing up in Canada, however, Hirano had no specific interest in Japan. It was her desire to take chances and go beyond her comfort zone that led her down a path she did not expect. After graduating from high school, she pursued a certificate in carpentry, hoping to get an apprenticeship.