MARTÍN MONREAL
WRITER and TRANSLATOR ENGLISH / SPANISH
Email: martobaldo@gmail.com
New York
2011 - Presente
Trabajo en Escuela Da Vinci (Buenos Aires) un instituto donde se enseñan carreras de Multimedia, Diseño, Animación, Videojuegos y Web. Estoy a cargo de los contenidos de la página web, el blog y las redes sociales de la escuela. Si querés ver más por favor visitá www.escueladavinci.net
Currently working at Escuela Da Vinci (Buenos Aires), a university focused on Multimedia Arts, Design, Animation, Videogames and Web. I'm in charge of the contents of its web page, the blog and the school's social networks. If you are curious please visit www.escueladavinci.net
BOOK, FILM, AND COMMERCIAL TRANSLATIONS:
• The Secret: Daily Teachings by Rhonda Byrne (Simon & Schuster). Sequel of the
bestselling book The Secret. 2009.
• The Secret: Calendar (Simon & Schuster). Book-length calendar based on the
bestselling book The Secret. 2009.
• 19 Minutes by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Simon &
Schuster). Novel. Revised and corrected Spanish translation to suit Latin American
audiences. 2008.
• Atria Books - Simon & Schuster: Spring 2009 Catalogue.
• Atria Books - Simon & Schuster: Back covers and blurbs for upcoming books by
bestselling and award-winning authors such as Kathy Ireland, T.D. Jakes, Anjanette
Delgado, Jodi Picoult, Rhonda Byrne, and Fabiola Santiago.
• Grupo Nelson - Thomas Nelson Publishers. Translated and wrote press releases for
new books, including the award-winning Columnnas de humo. 2009.
• Exclusive interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz for Tinta Fresca
Magazine. September 2008.
• Mintel International – Consumer, media and market research. Surveys and
marketing documents. 2008-2009.
• Da Vinci School of Multimedia Arts (Bs As, Argentina): Brochures, ads, website
content and articles on arts & technology. 1999-2008.
• Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela (Chimpanzee Productions, New York). Spanish
Subtitles for award-winning documentary screened internationally and broadcast on PBS.
2007.
• Revolucionarios del Corazón (Indizoo Productions, New York). Transcripts translation
for documentary. 2007.
• The Glass Between Us by Rebecca Norris Webb (Published by Channel
Photographics). Poems for international reading tour and website. 2006.
• Selected Poems by Roberto Taddei. Poetry anthology. 2006.
• Desnuda (Angry Torito Productions, New York). Spanish subtitles for short film. 2003.
• Franz and the Man in the Closet (Angry Torito Productions, New York). Subtitles for
short film. 2002.
• Soccer Fandom and Urban Violence in Buenos Aires. Sociological study by Ph. D.
Renzo Taddei for Columbia University. 2002.
OTHER RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Tinta Fresca Literary Magazine, US. 2007 – Present
Book Reviewer, Interviewer, and Book Club Administrator & Moderator
Review Spanish and Latin American books, recently published in the US and Puerto Rico.
Moderate book clubs on various subjects. Interview famous personalities, such as Jenna Bush
and Enrique Gratas.
• Carol Mann Literary Agency, New York. 2002-2003.
Assistant to Literary Agent Leylha Ahuile
Reviewed query letters, book proposals and manuscripts in both English and Spanish.
Wrote pitch letters for manuscript submissions for Hispanic and Latin American writers.
PUBLICATIONS:
• Tinta Fresca Magazine (USA, 2007- Present): Several reviews of Spanish and Latin
American books recently published in the US and Puerto Rico and interviews with their
authors. See the magazine at: www.tintafresca.us
• Revista K (México DC, 2007-2008): Articles about art and culture on literary magazine.
• Antología Concurso Internacional Letras de Oro (Honorate Publishing House,
Argentina, 2004): Prize-winning poems for international literary contest.
• Red Solidaria (Bs As., Arg, 1994): Various articles in monthly magazine focusing on
social issues.
• Diario Crónica (Bs. As., Argentina, 1989): Writer/Cartoonist for Children’s Supplement
of popular newspaper.
• Universidad de Belgrano (Bs. As., Argentina, 1989): Writer/Cartoonist for monthly
magazine published by the prestigious University of Belgrano.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:
• Letras de Oro Poetry Award hosted by Honorarte Publishing House and Autopista
del Sur Literary Magazine. Argentina, 2003.
• First Prize in Short-Story Contest by CACyF (Argentine Science Fiction Writers
Association). Argentina, 1993.
• Scholarships from Argentina’s Ministry of Education (Buenos Aires, 1997 and 1998).
Scholarship based on academic merits for the pursuit of university studies.
EDUCATION:
• Studied Foreign Literature at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1995-1999.
• Certificate in Computer Graphics & Video. Pratt Institute, New York, New York, 2003.
• Additional courses of Photography, Creative Writing, French and Italian language, and
Illustration.
Excellent References Available Upon Request
WRITER and TRANSLATOR ENGLISH / SPANISH
Email: martobaldo@gmail.com
New York
2011 - Presente
Trabajo en Escuela Da Vinci (Buenos Aires) un instituto donde se enseñan carreras de Multimedia, Diseño, Animación, Videojuegos y Web. Estoy a cargo de los contenidos de la página web, el blog y las redes sociales de la escuela. Si querés ver más por favor visitá www.escueladavinci.net
Currently working at Escuela Da Vinci (Buenos Aires), a university focused on Multimedia Arts, Design, Animation, Videogames and Web. I'm in charge of the contents of its web page, the blog and the school's social networks. If you are curious please visit www.escueladavinci.net
BOOK, FILM, AND COMMERCIAL TRANSLATIONS:
• The Secret: Daily Teachings by Rhonda Byrne (Simon & Schuster). Sequel of the
bestselling book The Secret. 2009.
• The Secret: Calendar (Simon & Schuster). Book-length calendar based on the
bestselling book The Secret. 2009.
• 19 Minutes by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Simon &
Schuster). Novel. Revised and corrected Spanish translation to suit Latin American
audiences. 2008.
• Atria Books - Simon & Schuster: Spring 2009 Catalogue.
• Atria Books - Simon & Schuster: Back covers and blurbs for upcoming books by
bestselling and award-winning authors such as Kathy Ireland, T.D. Jakes, Anjanette
Delgado, Jodi Picoult, Rhonda Byrne, and Fabiola Santiago.
• Grupo Nelson - Thomas Nelson Publishers. Translated and wrote press releases for
new books, including the award-winning Columnnas de humo. 2009.
• Exclusive interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz for Tinta Fresca
Magazine. September 2008.
• Mintel International – Consumer, media and market research. Surveys and
marketing documents. 2008-2009.
• Da Vinci School of Multimedia Arts (Bs As, Argentina): Brochures, ads, website
content and articles on arts & technology. 1999-2008.
• Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela (Chimpanzee Productions, New York). Spanish
Subtitles for award-winning documentary screened internationally and broadcast on PBS.
2007.
• Revolucionarios del Corazón (Indizoo Productions, New York). Transcripts translation
for documentary. 2007.
• The Glass Between Us by Rebecca Norris Webb (Published by Channel
Photographics). Poems for international reading tour and website. 2006.
• Selected Poems by Roberto Taddei. Poetry anthology. 2006.
• Desnuda (Angry Torito Productions, New York). Spanish subtitles for short film. 2003.
• Franz and the Man in the Closet (Angry Torito Productions, New York). Subtitles for
short film. 2002.
• Soccer Fandom and Urban Violence in Buenos Aires. Sociological study by Ph. D.
Renzo Taddei for Columbia University. 2002.
OTHER RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Tinta Fresca Literary Magazine, US. 2007 – Present
Book Reviewer, Interviewer, and Book Club Administrator & Moderator
Review Spanish and Latin American books, recently published in the US and Puerto Rico.
Moderate book clubs on various subjects. Interview famous personalities, such as Jenna Bush
and Enrique Gratas.
• Carol Mann Literary Agency, New York. 2002-2003.
Assistant to Literary Agent Leylha Ahuile
Reviewed query letters, book proposals and manuscripts in both English and Spanish.
Wrote pitch letters for manuscript submissions for Hispanic and Latin American writers.
PUBLICATIONS:
• Tinta Fresca Magazine (USA, 2007- Present): Several reviews of Spanish and Latin
American books recently published in the US and Puerto Rico and interviews with their
authors. See the magazine at: www.tintafresca.us
• Revista K (México DC, 2007-2008): Articles about art and culture on literary magazine.
• Antología Concurso Internacional Letras de Oro (Honorate Publishing House,
Argentina, 2004): Prize-winning poems for international literary contest.
• Red Solidaria (Bs As., Arg, 1994): Various articles in monthly magazine focusing on
social issues.
• Diario Crónica (Bs. As., Argentina, 1989): Writer/Cartoonist for Children’s Supplement
of popular newspaper.
• Universidad de Belgrano (Bs. As., Argentina, 1989): Writer/Cartoonist for monthly
magazine published by the prestigious University of Belgrano.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:
• Letras de Oro Poetry Award hosted by Honorarte Publishing House and Autopista
del Sur Literary Magazine. Argentina, 2003.
• First Prize in Short-Story Contest by CACyF (Argentine Science Fiction Writers
Association). Argentina, 1993.
• Scholarships from Argentina’s Ministry of Education (Buenos Aires, 1997 and 1998).
Scholarship based on academic merits for the pursuit of university studies.
EDUCATION:
• Studied Foreign Literature at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1995-1999.
• Certificate in Computer Graphics & Video. Pratt Institute, New York, New York, 2003.
• Additional courses of Photography, Creative Writing, French and Italian language, and
Illustration.
Excellent References Available Upon Request
