American Literary Translators Association

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ALTA is excited to be going to the AWP conference next month!

Check out these resources we've put together for you: our sponsored panels, a list of translation events, an offsite translator meetup, Bookfair Bingo & more! bit.ly/3CQrCnS

Say hi to ALTA at booth 331! 👋

African publishers are redefining the literary landscape—championing local voices, battling distribution hurdles, and reshaping global narratives: nyti.ms/417jbxI

Pedro Lemebel’s MY TENDER MATADOR paints a vivid portrait of love and survival in Pinochet’s Chile—where desire and politics collide in unexpected ways: bit.ly/40Sl1kE

🎉 ALTA is very excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 ALTA Emerging Translator Mentorship Program!

There are 19 mentees in 2025. Learn more about them here, and join us in celebrating these promising emerging translators! bit.ly/4jLEoEC