Join Words Without Borders’ virtual gala which will feature bilingual readings with some of the world’s most captivating literary voices, musical performances, and an opportunity to connect with a global literary community.
The winning poems will be selected by American poet Airea D. Matthews, along with the editors of Words Without Borders. Winning poets and translators will be awarded $150 each.
The internship, which offers a stipend of $200 per week, requires a commitment of sixteen hours a week over the course of three months.
“As you dive into these poignant excerpts, savor the literature for its creativity, experimentation, and musicality … but just as important, remember what it took for these voices to reach you.”
“Winning poets and translators will be awarded $150 each.”
“The application deadline is April 15, 2020.”
“Submissions will be accepted from May 28, 2019, through midnight June 28, 2019.”
Apparently, Magdy al-Shafee put together a short illustrated tract on the revolution that he made available in Tahrir.
WWB gathers a broad, somewhat odd sweep of “the modern Middle East” in its November issue.
