Two Lines Press

Genres Published: 
Translation
Representative Authors: 
Jazmina Barrera (author of On Lighthouses, The Queen of Swords, and Linea Nigra), translated from Spanish by Christina MacSweeney; Maria Judite de Carvalho (author of And How Have You Been, Empty Wardrobes, and Grace Period), translated from Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costam; Kim Sagwa (author of Mina and b, Book, and Me), translated from Korean by Bruce and Ju-Chan Fulton; Wolfgang Hilbig (author of Under the Neonmoon and The Interim), translated from German by Isabel Fargo Cole; Marie NDiaye (author of Self Portait in Green and That Time of Year), translated from French by Jordan Stump
Book Types: 
Short story collections, Novel, Memoir, Poetry collections
Formats: 
Paperback, Hardcover
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Publishes Through Contests Only: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Titles per Year: 
6 to 10
Distributors: 
Publishers Group West

Editorial Focus

Two Lines Press, the publishing program of the Center for the Art of Translation, specializes in exceptional new writing and overlooked classics that have never been translated into English. We are committed to championing diversity in the languages, translators, and authors we publish. Two Lines also publishes Calico a biannual series offering curated collections that explore particular themes, regions, languages, or literary styles. 

Contact Information

582 Market Street
Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94104-5308
Contact E-mail: 
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

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