Category Archives: Events

Announcing the ALTA46 Theme and Call for Proposals

Posted on March 14, 2023 by rcldaum

[Image description: To the left, a stylized cactus with the words “The Place of Translation” superimposed. To the right, the ALTA logo with the words, “ALTA46, 46th Annual Conference, November 8-11, 2023 | Tucson, AZ”.] ALTA46: The Place of TranslationNovember … Continue reading →

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ALTA’s AWP23 Translation Roundup

Posted on February 7, 2023 by rcldaum

ALTA is going to the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) conference! The AWP23 conference will take place March 8-11, in Seattle, WA.  Find ALTA at booth 918 in the bookfair. Join us there to talk translation, snag some … Continue reading →

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Register for The Common’s Craft Class with Boris Dralyuk

Posted on January 16, 2023 by rcldaum

Poetry translators! Don’t miss your chance to register for this upcoming class on January 21, 12-2pm ET via Zoom with past NTA judge Boris Dralyuk, offered by The Common!  From the website:  “Extraordinary Measures: Translating Formal Poetry “Students will discuss the challenges of rendering … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Winner of the 2022 Plays in Translation Contest: Chins Up! Shoulders Back!

Posted on October 12, 2022 by rcldaum

The America Literary Translators Association (ALTA), in collaboration with the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre in Tucson, AZ, is excited to announce the winner of the 2022 Plays in Translation Contest! This year’s competition winner, Chins Up! Shoulders Back! by Ainur … Continue reading →

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ALTA45: Value(s) in September

Posted on September 1, 2022 by rcldaum

The full ALTA45 schedule can be viewed on this webpage, which includes a Google Calendar so you can add events to your own calendar, and a link to view presenters’ bios!  Panel: Bringing a New Audience to Arabic Literature, sponsored by the Sheikh … Continue reading →

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