| Frances Riddle | |
| Occupation: | Translator |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | Louisiana State University |
| Alma Mater: | University of Buenos Aires |
Frances Riddle (born in Houston)[1] is an American-born literary translator, specializing in the translation of contemporary Latin American literature into English.
She has a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Louisiana State University and an MA in Translation Studies from the University of Buenos Aires. To date, she has translated more than a dozen novels for leading translation houses such as New Directions Publishing, Dalkey Archive Press and Charco Press. Originally from Houston, Texas, she lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[2] [3]
In April 2022, Riddle's translation of Claudia Piñeiro's novel Elena Knows was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.[4]