CFP: ALTA44 (American Literary Translators Association)

Deadline: June 21, 2021

Here at the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), we are looking forward to our 44th annual conference this fall, and I’m writing to you all to encourage you to participate in this year's conference!

After careful consideration of the ever-evolving situation surrounding the ongoing pandemic, the ALTA staff, Board, and Conference Committee have determined to hold the 2021 ALTA conference jointly online and in person. Conference events will take place throughout the fall in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Humanities, including online pitch sessions in September, online workshops in October, an online weekend on October 15-17, and an in-person weekend on November 11-13 in Tucson, AZ.

This year’s theme is “Inflection Points.” As we begin to emerge from this moment of crisis, the ALTA44 theme allows us to reflect on how the field of literature in translation might take new turns, rather than return to an unsustainable normal at a time when change must occur. We invite roundtables and seminars that address the theme “Inflection Points,” broadly conceived. The full call for participation can be found on our website, along with proposal guidelines.

The deadline for proposals for ALTA44 is June 21, 2021. We look forward to seeing the creative roundtables and seminars our members submit, as we connect the literary translation community around the world!

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Program Manager Kelsi Vanada with any questions you might have, and we look forward to seeing your proposals!