nAmanda Michalopoulou is the author of five novels, two short story collections, and a successful series of childrens books. One of Greeces leading contemporary writers, Michalopoulou has won that countrys highest literary awards, including the Revmata Prize and the Diavazo Award. Her story collection, Id Like, was longlisted for the Best Translated Book Award.n nKaren Emmerich is a translator of Modern Greek poetry and prose. Her recent translations include volumes by Yannis Ritsos, Margarita Karapanou, Ersi Sotiropoulos, and Miltos Sachtouris. She has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and is on the faculty of the University of Oregon.n