about Letras:
Letras, a business designation of Gyldan Edge Publishing, LLC, is a book consulting and translation, limited liability company, incorporated in 2003. Formerly Cross Cultural Communication Services, the business has developed since 1994, from community efforts in Chicago to bridge language and cultural gaps between the immigrant communities in Chicago and mainstream society.
The mission of GyldanEdge Publishing is to promote cultural literacy among adults and children of all ages, and make available affordable books for dissemination in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Books are available for purchase worldwide.
imprints:
Note: We are accepting manuscripts for publication in 2011. Use the Request Information page to begin your journey.
The mission of GyldanEdge Publishing is to encourage cross-cultural understanding and promote cultural literacy among adults and children of all ages, and make available affordable multi-cultural books for dissemination in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Books are available for purchase worldwide.
Moving at warp speed to a new horizon, offering Spanish and other multi-cultural texts and books to readers around the world, to promote cultural literacy and preserve our world heritage.
GYLDAN EDGE - Gyldan Edge is dedicated to the publication, translation and distribution of quality multicultural literature. We specialize in books for distribution to the Hispanic, immigrant and European markets. Through the publication of quality educational and recreational books, Gyldan* Edge acts as a “gild” of fiction and non-fiction writers interested in the preservation and creation of our golden cultural heritage to enhance literacy and learning. In this way, Gyldan Edge provides a venue for writers in pursuit of excellence.
EARTHMATRIX EDITIONS – These books are a small part of the Science in Ancient Artwork Series, by Charles William Johnson.
PLANETECTURE – Nalini J. Johnson started Planetecture as an offshoot of her urban planning and community development career. You can learn more here.
CANTOS DORADOS – This is a line of Spanish and Parallel-text dual-language books and e-books, is dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding with the publication, translation and distribution of quality multicultural literature. Cantos Dorados books are targeted for distribution to the Hispanic, immigrant and European markets.
about the principal:
Nalini J. Johnson, AICP, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Science and Human Affairs, a graduate degree in Journalism, and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from universities in Canada. She is currently working to complete her Masters degree in Spanish Literature, specializing in literary translation. Nalini has more than 16 years of experience in cross-cultural contact and communications as a community development professional in the Midwestern United States. She has acted as Executive Director for two Chicago organizations, the Mexican Cultural and Educational Institute of Chicago, an organization closely affiliated with the Mexican Consulate, and a chamber of commerce and community development corporation. A Mayor’s Fellow, Nalini has worked very closely with more than 27 Chicago agencies, and has served on many boards and committees representing government agencies, community groups, immigrant and ethnic groups, and mainstream organizations. Throughout her work, she realized that the single most important variable in encouraging civic involvement and community improvement is education and cross-cultural understanding among people of different walks of life.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Nalini has traveled to Belgium, India, and the Caribbean. She also lived in French Canada (Quebec) and Ontario, Canada, for extended periods of time. As such, she has gained a broad perspective of the world and, as a result, is versed in inter- and intra-cultural communication, making her an excellent choice to shepherd your book to publication. Whether you are working with a self-publishing company, or choose to submit your work for consideration in the Gyldan Edge Publishing catalog, Nalini will take ensure a professional result, every time.
some testimonials:
“Nalini and I took ‘Economics and the Environment’ at Harvard’s JFK School of Government Executive Programs series. Nalini impressed me as a serious, capable, and intelligent woman who actively participated in group discussions and collaborative projects. I am certain that the group as a whole benefited from her contributions.” — Paul Filmer, Program Director, National Science Foundation
“I am an author of several books and journal articles and have worked with several editors, I would say that Nalini Johnson is among the very best, if not the best. She worked with me in editing two of my books, “Land of My Birth” and “In Transition.” In both projects, she handled the editorial work very efficiently and added fresh insights that eventually added value to the work. She followed schedules well, and always conducted business in a friendly and professional manner. I would work with Ms. Johnson anytime, and would strongly recommend her as an editor, publisher, or business associate.” — Dr. J. Mark Muñoz, Professor, Millikin University
“As Principal Planner for the City of Wichita – Nalini provided leadership, knowledge and guidance to various non profits including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the 21st Street Development. It was a pleasure to work with her. She also provided incredible leadership within the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Economic Development Group.” — Paul Daemen, Broker Associate, Plaza Real Estate, Inc
