Frances Riddle (born in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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.