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Creator recognition
Be credited in every published translation
Accepted translations include your contributor credit in-book, so families can see who helped carry their language into print.
Program Highlights
Help children read stories in the language that shaped their home
Join Figtional’s translator community and help families see their language represented, preserved, and recognized in the books they read together.
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Cultural preservation
Preserve language through everyday reading
Support children reading and hearing stories in the language spoken at home, keeping identity active across generations.
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Representation impact
Expand recognition for underrepresented voices
Bring visibility to languages often left out of children’s publishing and make representation tangible on every page.
Selection framework
We choose translators who combine language fluency with family-first storytelling
Every application is reviewed by our language partnerships team for quality, audience relevance, and translation consistency.
What we look for
01Strong written fluency and cultural nuance in your target language(s).
Care for child-friendly wording, clarity, and story rhythm.
Commitment to language preservation, recognition, and legacy building.
How it works
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Submit your translator application with your language pairs.
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If accepted, we onboard you into our internal translation workspace.
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You contribute approved translations that become available to families globally.
Apply to translate with Figtional
If selected, you will be invited to use our internal translation tool for approved projects.
become a
figtional
translator
Translate stories that preserve language, identity, and family memory.
Selected translators work with our team through an internal workspace to deliver child-friendly, culturally accurate translations, with contributor credit in every published book.