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Calleja (pseudonym)
A British writer, poet, and translator from German, this author is known for work that moves easily between fiction, essays, and translation. Her books and translations have earned attention for their range, wit, and literary curiosity.
1 Audiobook
La Mejor Cocinera, Recetas de Cocina
by Calleja (pseudonym)
About the author
Born in Shoreham-by-Sea in December 1986, Jen Calleja studied Media and Modern Literature at Goldsmiths and later completed an MA in German Studies at UCL. Since 2012, she has worked as a freelance literary translator from German while also building a career as a writer and poet.
Her writing includes books such as I'm Afraid That's All We've Got Time For, Goblins, and Serious Justice. Alongside her own work, she has translated authors including Wim Wenders, Michelle Steinbeck, Kerstin Hensel, Gregor Hens, and Marion Poschmann.
Calleja's work sits at the meeting point of creative writing and translation, and that mix gives her voice a distinctive energy. She has also been recognized for her translation work, including a shortlist for the International Booker Prize for her translation of The Pine Islands.