Translation on Tap in NYC, Aug. 1 – 31, 2018

As readers of this blog know, August is Women in Translation Month, and this month’s events beautifully reflect that fact. The perfect August day: head to the beach, soak up some sun and sand, read a book by your favorite woman writer, and then come back to the city for an evening reading with friends.

Thursday, Aug. 2:

Women in Translation Month Open Mic: Please drop by to read from your original translations of women poets, published or in progress, or a piece by a favorite women poet in translation. Readings limited to 3 minutes, signup sheet available at 6:45 p.m. More information here. Book Culture, 536 W. 112th St., 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 16:

Get WiT Us! Women in Translation: A Reading and Discussion featuring translators Katrina Dodson, Allison Markin Powell, Tim Mohr, and Jenny Wang Medina. More information here. Word Bookstore, 126 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 17:

Save the date for a Women in Translation Month cocktail hour event at Book Culture on Columbus. I’ve been asked to read as part of this event, but don’t have any further details as of this writing.

Thursday, Aug. 23:

Cedilla WiT reading featuring translators Heather Cleary, Allison Markin Powell, Alta Price, Julia Sanches, Jeremy Tiang, Marshall Yarborough, and Jeffrey Zuckerman. More information here. Community Bookstore, 143 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, 7:00 p.m.

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