Center for the Art of Translation (CAT)
@catranslation.org
CAT champions literature in translation. We publish books @twolinespress.com, run an education program (Poetry Inside Out), and program events with authors and translators in the Bay Area and beyond. More at www.catranslation.org.
Last day of our year-end fundraiser. So far we’ve raised $35.2K, unlocked a $25K match, and welcomed 25 new donors. Will you help us reach our $40K stretch goal before midnight? Your support allows us to continue building audiences for literary translation. Join here www.catranslation.org/donate/!
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Last day of our year-end fundraiser. So far we’ve raised $35.2K, unlocked a $25K match, and welcomed 25 new donors. Will you help us reach our $40K stretch goal before midnight? Your support allows us to continue building audiences for literary translation. Join here www.catranslation.org/donate/!
😻 $24,075 raised in Dec! $925 away from unlocking a $25,000 donor match by our 12/31 deadline! Our goal is to get 10 donations from NEW supporters TODAY. All donors receive a "I ❤️ Translators" sticker as a 🎁 . Help secure CAT & Two Lines Press's future 🔮.
Donate here: www.catranslation.org/donate/
Donate here: www.catranslation.org/donate/
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
😻 $24,075 raised in Dec! $925 away from unlocking a $25,000 donor match by our 12/31 deadline! Our goal is to get 10 donations from NEW supporters TODAY. All donors receive a "I ❤️ Translators" sticker as a 🎁 . Help secure CAT & Two Lines Press's future 🔮.
Donate here: www.catranslation.org/donate/
Donate here: www.catranslation.org/donate/
📣 Literary translators! Our publisher, @twolinespress.com, is open for submissions for animal stories in translation (from any language) & the Stevns Translation Prize (for Vietnamese translators). As always, no submissions fees.
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
📣 Literary translators! Our publisher, @twolinespress.com, is open for submissions for animal stories in translation (from any language) & the Stevns Translation Prize (for Vietnamese translators). As always, no submissions fees.
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
Year-end fundraiser update: $20.4K raised. We're 80% to unlocking a $25K match! Help us bridge the gap from NEA funding cuts. Donate by 12/31: ALL donors get an "I ♥ Translators" sticker, $100+ donors gets a CAT tote! Every dollar you donate is doubled! www.catranslation.org/donate/
December 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Year-end fundraiser update: $20.4K raised. We're 80% to unlocking a $25K match! Help us bridge the gap from NEA funding cuts. Donate by 12/31: ALL donors get an "I ♥ Translators" sticker, $100+ donors gets a CAT tote! Every dollar you donate is doubled! www.catranslation.org/donate/
As a thank-you, donate any amount by Dec. 15, and you'll receive a special “I ♥ Translators” bumper sticker.
If you give $100 or more by Dec. 31 (which becomes $200 with the match), we’ll send you our new limited-edition tote, designed by Lan Truong. Donate and get a 🎁 www.catranslation.org/donate/
If you give $100 or more by Dec. 31 (which becomes $200 with the match), we’ll send you our new limited-edition tote, designed by Lan Truong. Donate and get a 🎁 www.catranslation.org/donate/
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
As a thank-you, donate any amount by Dec. 15, and you'll receive a special “I ♥ Translators” bumper sticker.
If you give $100 or more by Dec. 31 (which becomes $200 with the match), we’ll send you our new limited-edition tote, designed by Lan Truong. Donate and get a 🎁 www.catranslation.org/donate/
If you give $100 or more by Dec. 31 (which becomes $200 with the match), we’ll send you our new limited-edition tote, designed by Lan Truong. Donate and get a 🎁 www.catranslation.org/donate/
😻 A generous donor is matching all Center for the Art of Translation donations up to $25,000, doubling every dollar you give in December and helping cover the loss of our NEA funding in 2026. Show your support--> www.catranslation.org/donate/
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
😻 A generous donor is matching all Center for the Art of Translation donations up to $25,000, doubling every dollar you give in December and helping cover the loss of our NEA funding in 2026. Show your support--> www.catranslation.org/donate/
This #GivingTuesday we’d love to send you a thank you gift! Our CAT tote, designed by Lan Truong, is available to supporters who make a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more. This tote is not for sale, so now is your chance to show your love for literary translators!
www.catranslation.org/donate/
www.catranslation.org/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This #GivingTuesday we’d love to send you a thank you gift! Our CAT tote, designed by Lan Truong, is available to supporters who make a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more. This tote is not for sale, so now is your chance to show your love for literary translators!
www.catranslation.org/donate/
www.catranslation.org/donate/
Literary translators! Our publisher, @twolinespress.com, is currently open for submissions for animal stories in translation (from any language) & the Stevns Translation Prize (for Vietnamese translators). As always, no submissions fees.
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Literary translators! Our publisher, @twolinespress.com, is currently open for submissions for animal stories in translation (from any language) & the Stevns Translation Prize (for Vietnamese translators). As always, no submissions fees.
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
For more info visit: www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Bay Area: SEA NOW by Eva Meijer is the Black Bird x Same Page Book Club pick for Nov. On Sun. 11/16, join @twolinespress.com Publisher, CJ Evans (@categoryofoutcast.bsky.social) to take part in the book club discussion and hear how the book was acquired and edited.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Bay Area: SEA NOW by Eva Meijer is the Black Bird x Same Page Book Club pick for Nov. On Sun. 11/16, join @twolinespress.com Publisher, CJ Evans (@categoryofoutcast.bsky.social) to take part in the book club discussion and hear how the book was acquired and edited.
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At ALTA this week? CAT staff are on 3 panels we hope you'll check out. Including:
11/7, 9 am: Translating Afghan Women Poets w/ CJ Evans
11/8, 9 am: Envisioning the Future of Literary Translation w/ Michael Holtmann
11/8, 10:45 am: Collaboration Makes a Patchwork Quilt w/ Olivia Sears
11/7, 9 am: Translating Afghan Women Poets w/ CJ Evans
11/8, 9 am: Envisioning the Future of Literary Translation w/ Michael Holtmann
11/8, 10:45 am: Collaboration Makes a Patchwork Quilt w/ Olivia Sears
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
At ALTA this week? CAT staff are on 3 panels we hope you'll check out. Including:
11/7, 9 am: Translating Afghan Women Poets w/ CJ Evans
11/8, 9 am: Envisioning the Future of Literary Translation w/ Michael Holtmann
11/8, 10:45 am: Collaboration Makes a Patchwork Quilt w/ Olivia Sears
11/7, 9 am: Translating Afghan Women Poets w/ CJ Evans
11/8, 9 am: Envisioning the Future of Literary Translation w/ Michael Holtmann
11/8, 10:45 am: Collaboration Makes a Patchwork Quilt w/ Olivia Sears
Headed to the ALTA Conference Nov. 5-8? We invite you to share your ideas on the future of literary translation with us. Stop by a CAT-sponsored 10:15-10:45 am beverage break in the Foyers any day of the conference & ask us about our lunchtime roundtables for translators. DM us here with questions!
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Headed to the ALTA Conference Nov. 5-8? We invite you to share your ideas on the future of literary translation with us. Stop by a CAT-sponsored 10:15-10:45 am beverage break in the Foyers any day of the conference & ask us about our lunchtime roundtables for translators. DM us here with questions!
Bay Area, So You Think You Can('t) Translate! Join us & @litquake.org TONIGHT 10/25 @ 6:30 pm at 826 Valencia. Guided by JiaJing Liu, show off your skills & maybe learn some new ones while translating poems from around the world. No 2nd language required. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/lit-cr...
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Bay Area, So You Think You Can('t) Translate! Join us & @litquake.org TONIGHT 10/25 @ 6:30 pm at 826 Valencia. Guided by JiaJing Liu, show off your skills & maybe learn some new ones while translating poems from around the world. No 2nd language required. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/lit-cr...
Bay Area, So You Think You Can('t) Translate! Join us & @litquake.org on Oct. 25 @ 6:30 pm at 826 Valencia. Guided by JiaJing Liu, show off your skills & maybe learn some new ones while translating poems from around the world. No 2nd language required. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/lit-cr...
October 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Bay Area, So You Think You Can('t) Translate! Join us & @litquake.org on Oct. 25 @ 6:30 pm at 826 Valencia. Guided by JiaJing Liu, show off your skills & maybe learn some new ones while translating poems from around the world. No 2nd language required. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/lit-cr...
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org TONIGHT 10/17 @ 6:30 pm at CounterPulse for a listening party debuting 3 audio lit in translation adaptations.This guided event features Camilo Garzón, Noelle de la Paz, Monica Cure, and Amanda Nazareno. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org TONIGHT 10/17 @ 6:30 pm at CounterPulse for a listening party debuting 3 audio lit in translation adaptations.This guided event features Camilo Garzón, Noelle de la Paz, Monica Cure, and Amanda Nazareno. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org on Oct. 17 @ 6:30 pm at CounterPulse for a listening party debuting 3 audio lit in translation adaptations.This guided event features Camilo Garzón and special guests, Noelle de la Paz, Monica Cure, and Amanda Nazareno. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
October 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org on Oct. 17 @ 6:30 pm at CounterPulse for a listening party debuting 3 audio lit in translation adaptations.This guided event features Camilo Garzón and special guests, Noelle de la Paz, Monica Cure, and Amanda Nazareno. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
We're hiring a full-time Engagement Editor—a new full time staff position in CAT's Communications Department. For more information, visit our site and apply by Oct. 31. www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We're hiring a full-time Engagement Editor—a new full time staff position in CAT's Communications Department. For more information, visit our site and apply by Oct. 31. www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org on Oct. 11 @ 7 pm at Telegraph Hill Books to celebrate the release of HAIR ON FIRE. This collection of 5 female Afghan Poets is a blazing tribute and a reminder of what we lose when voices are silenced. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
October 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org on Oct. 11 @ 7 pm at Telegraph Hill Books to celebrate the release of HAIR ON FIRE. This collection of 5 female Afghan Poets is a blazing tribute and a reminder of what we lose when voices are silenced. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
If you missed the event, sign up for our newsletter and we'll share links to watch the panel recordings in next week's newsletter! www.catranslation.org/about/stay-c...
September 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If you missed the event, sign up for our newsletter and we'll share links to watch the panel recordings in next week's newsletter! www.catranslation.org/about/stay-c...
Day of Translation 2025 was a smashing success! Thank you to our 14 incredible speakers and to the 500+ readers, translators, and educators who signed up to attend. We had a wonderful day full of insightful conversations.
Thank you to the Center for Fiction for hosting us at your beautiful space.
Thank you to the Center for Fiction for hosting us at your beautiful space.
September 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Day of Translation 2025 was a smashing success! Thank you to our 14 incredible speakers and to the 500+ readers, translators, and educators who signed up to attend. We had a wonderful day full of insightful conversations.
Thank you to the Center for Fiction for hosting us at your beautiful space.
Thank you to the Center for Fiction for hosting us at your beautiful space.
NYC! Come visit CAT and @twolinespress.bsky.social staff at the Two Lines booth (#626) Sunday, 9/21 from 10 am - 6 pm. We'll have book deals and stickers for you you! And if you sign up in person for a Two Lines Membership, you'll get a FREE CAT tote right away! brooklynbookfestival.org
September 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NYC! Come visit CAT and @twolinespress.bsky.social staff at the Two Lines booth (#626) Sunday, 9/21 from 10 am - 6 pm. We'll have book deals and stickers for you you! And if you sign up in person for a Two Lines Membership, you'll get a FREE CAT tote right away! brooklynbookfestival.org
Announcing the Center for the Art of Translation's DAY OF TRANSLATION 2025! Join us on 9/18 at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, NY. Registration open now for our 12-5 pm panels & tickets available for Jhumpa Lahiri and Katie Kitamura's 6 pm keynote.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Announcing the Center for the Art of Translation's DAY OF TRANSLATION 2025! Join us on 9/18 at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, NY. Registration open now for our 12-5 pm panels & tickets available for Jhumpa Lahiri and Katie Kitamura's 6 pm keynote.
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Full announcement ➡️ mailchi.mp/catranslatio...
✏️ Educators LAST DAY to apply for CAT's Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellowship. A 2-year funded program that supports U.S.-based educators in grades 3–12 interested in expanding their teaching practice through poetry, translation, & inquiry-based learning. ➡️ www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
July 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
✏️ Educators LAST DAY to apply for CAT's Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellowship. A 2-year funded program that supports U.S.-based educators in grades 3–12 interested in expanding their teaching practice through poetry, translation, & inquiry-based learning. ➡️ www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
5 DAYS LEFT! Submit by JULY 6: Open call for translations of literature from Asia and Oceania. Our publisher, @twolinespress.bsky.social, is looking for samples of novels, story collections, and literary non-fiction. More information here ➡️ www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
July 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
5 DAYS LEFT! Submit by JULY 6: Open call for translations of literature from Asia and Oceania. Our publisher, @twolinespress.bsky.social, is looking for samples of novels, story collections, and literary non-fiction. More information here ➡️ www.catranslation.org/books/submit...
✏️ Educators apply by 7/18: CAT's Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellowship is a 2-year funded program that supports U.S.-based educators in grades 3–12 interested in expanding their teaching practice through poetry, translation, & inquiry-based learning. Info ➡️ www.catranslation.org/about/opport...
July 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
✏️ Educators apply by 7/18: CAT's Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellowship is a 2-year funded program that supports U.S.-based educators in grades 3–12 interested in expanding their teaching practice through poetry, translation, & inquiry-based learning. Info ➡️ www.catranslation.org/about/opport...