We are thrilled to announce that Adania Shibli will be delivering the keynote in partnership with English PEN at the opening of #PENInternational’s 90th Annual Congress in Oxford! Join us at the Bodleian Libraries on 24th Sept, 19:30, where you’ll also hear from English PEN President

Publishers, orgs, bookshops, festivals, institutions, collectives & other organisers can apply for their International Translation Day events to be featured in this year’s Nationwide programme with National Centre for Writing #ITD2024 Apply & join us (deadline 5 Sep) englishpen.org/open-call-inte…

Calling publishers, orgs, bookshops & festivals showcasing literary translation! Join the #ITD2024 nationwide programme English PEN 👇

'As you read this essay [...] I would ask that you hear my voice as though you are on land and I am out at sea.' Today in #PENTransmissions, Sema Kaygusuz on language, water and renewal. Translated by nick glastonbury. pentransmissions.com/2024/08/20/sho…

'As you read this essay [...] I would ask that you hear my voice as though you are on land and I am out at sea.' In #PENTransmissions, Sema Kaygusuz on language, water and renewal. Translated by nick glastonbury. pentransmissions.com/2024/08/20/sho…

There's still time to submit to our nationwide #ITD2024 programme with National Centre for Writing. Apply & join us (deadline Thursday 5 September)

We're pleased to announce that International Translation Day #ITD2024 returns Monday 30 Sep, 5–9pm BST. Join us in London or online for an evening programme followed by a networking reception. In collaboration with School of Advanced Study, University of London and supported by ALCS. 🎟️ englishpen.org/international-…

I’m thrilled to be chairing English PEN’s two-part ‘State of the Translation World’ conversation for ITD 2024, where I’ll be talking to smallnicky, Ravi Mirchandani, Safae El-Ouahabi, Tam Zimet, & nariman youssef about the craft, labour, politics, & ethics of translation: englishpen.org/international-…

International Translation Day is back! Join us at Senate House in London, or online, on Monday 30 September, 5–9pm BST, for a two-part "state of the translation world" conversation. #ITD2024 In collaboration w/ School of Advanced Study, University of London & supported by ALCS Tickets: englishpen.org/international-…

Feels like a critical time to be having these kind of cross-sector conversations. Come join us and ask us difficult questions!

'When you’re the first in your family to pursue a creative career, you rely on your own cultural cues; you sprinkle like Salt Bae' In #PENTransmissions, w/The Writing Squad, Elena Barham on the ongoing lack of access to the arts for working-class writers. pentransmissions.com/2024/09/03/bea…

Super excited for this essay to be published, it's a topic I'm really passionate about ❤️

'I wish I could say I’m removed from that old cliché to write what you know, but it’s an unnervingly deep part of my writing process.' In #PENTransmissions, Jade Prince on writing Gen Z authentically for the screen. In partnership w/ The Writing Squad. pentransmissions.com/2024/09/10/wri…

Here it is!! If you fancy hearing about what it’s like to write a TV show, my feelings about Sex Education season 2, and a bunch of personal bits and bobs, then give it a read

We're pleased to announce the #ITD2024 Nationwide Programme in partnership with National Centre for Writing. Browse the events & initiatives taking place across the UK and online for International Translation Day. englishpen.org/international-…

'I build a different Library in my head, simply because no two people read a book the same way.' In #PENTransmissions, Finlay Worrallo on writerly intentions and the translation of ideas. In partnership with The Writing Squad. pentransmissions.com/2024/09/17/i-n…

Join me & lots of wise and savvy people for this discussion of where translation and translators are at right now. Bring your toughest questions! Make us work! 30 Sept at Senate House, London: englishpen.org/international-… English PEN

One week until #ITD2024! Join us Monday 30 Sep, 5–9pm BST in London or online for an evening programme followed by a networking reception. In collaboration with School of Advanced Study, University of London and supported by ALCS. Book your ticket now for International Translation Day: englishpen.org/international-…

We’re delighted that Sawad Hussain's upcoming workshop on writing your translation memoir is part of the 2024 programme for International Translation Day, organised by English PEN & National Centre for Writing   Limited spaces, including concessions: wasafiri.org/news-and-event…

‘The poetic mind is innately political, because it understands the interaction between all living things.’ In #PENTransmissions, Tallulah Howarth on embracing your poetic mind. In partnership with The Writing Squad. pentransmissions.com/2024/09/24/fin…