Open Letter’s Translator Triptych
By presenting translations in trios, a new initiative from Open Letter Books puts international literature in context and celebrates the role of translator as curator.
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Where I Found My Writing Community
The author of Country of Origin reflects on finding her people in Austin, Texas.
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Small Press Points: Bitter Oleander Press
After a period of transition, the Fayetteville, New York, press will begin a new chapter with a focus on publishing poetry in translation from contemporary writers.
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Literary MagNet: Hasanthika Sirisena
The author reflects on five journals that published essays from their debut collection, Dark Tourist.
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Q&A: Anitra Budd of Coffee House Press
Anitra Budd got her start at Coffee House Press as an intern and now serves as publisher and executive director of the press. She discusses her approach to leadership and putting people before profit.
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Q&A: Abdurraqib Edits for Tin House
MacArthur Fellow Hanif Abdurraqib talks about his new position at the independent press, the relationship between writer and editor, and the abundant talents of the Black literary community.
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A Chicago Press for the People
Big Shoulders Books publishes writing from and about Chicagoans whose stories are overlooked—and then gives its books away for free.
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Small Press Points: Unnamed Press
Unnamed Press, an L.A.–based press, aims to publish story-driven books by underrepresented or marginalized voices.
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Small Press Points: Cooper Dillon Books
The ten-year-old press publishes full-length poetry collections and chapbooks dedicated to the “values that make poetry timeless.”
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