Otras Diásporas: Latin American Literature in Translation at NYPL
Join the New York Public Library for the World Literature and Arts Festival at the Library for a poetry reading and discussion featuring writers from Señal, a chapbook series for contemporary Latin American poetry in translation.
Translation is more than a bridge between languages; it is a site of transformation, migration, and new beginnings. Otras Diásporas invites you to spend an evening in the library surrounded by poetry and dialogue featuring writers and translators from Señal, a flagship chapbook series from Ugly Duckling Presse dedicated to contemporary Latin American poetry in translation.
This program includes an exploration of “other” diasporas—the experimental, the sonic, and the linguistically fluid landscapes of modern Latin American poetry. Through a series of readings in both English and Spanish, and an in-depth discussion, this event will examine how these works maintain their spirit as they are interpreted into English, and what is gained in the translation process. Join Urayoán Noel, Natasha Tiniacos, and Judah Rubin in conversation moderated by Jennifer Shyue, this event celebrates the vibrant future of Latin American poetry.
Register now. This event will take place in person and online.
To join the event in person | Please register for an In-Person Ticket. Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. For free events, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission.
To join the event online | Please register for an Online Ticket. A livestream of this event will be available on the NYPL event page. To receive an email reminder shortly in advance of the event, please be sure to register! If you encounter any issues, please join us on NYPL’s YouTube channel.
