American Literary Translators Association Conference

The 40th annual American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) Conference will be held from October 5 to October 8 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The conference features panels, workshops, readings, a book fair, and opportunities to meet with editors and translators. The 2017 theme is “Reflections/Refractions.” Writers and translators Lydia Davis and Tim Parks will deliver keynotes. The cost of the conference for ALTA members is $200 before September 1, $225 before September 22, and $250 on site. The cost for non-ALTA members is $275 before September 1, $300 before September 22, and $325 on site. The cost for students is $50 before September 22 and $75 on site. Editor passes are also available for $100 before September 22 and $125 on site, and one-day passes are available for $125 before September 22 and $150 on site. Lodging is available at the conference hotel for a discounted rate of $189 per night. Visit the website for more information. American Literary Translators Association Conference, 900 East 7th Street, PB 266, Bloomington, IN 47405. Elisabeth Jaquette, Managing Director. elisabeth@literarytranslators.org

www.literarytranslators.org/conference