American Literary Translators Association (ALTA)

Description

The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), co-founded by Rainer Schulte and A.Leslie Willson in 1978 at The University of Texas at Dallas, bridges cultural communication and understanding among countries and languages through the art and craft of literary translation. ALTA is the only organization in the United States dedicated solely to literary translation.
ALTA promotes literary translation through the publication of Translation Review, Annotated Books Received, the ALTA Guides to Literary Translation, the ALTA Newsletter, and through an annual conference.

Member benefits

Access to the members-only section of the ALTA website, which includes an opportunity to post a personalized Member Profile, where you can post your professional biography, links to a personal/professional website, videos, blogs, or podcasts
Additionally, the Member Profile page comes with an option to make your profile accessible to the public. (Coming soon!)
The ALTA Newsletter – published several times a year, available online and via email for members
The opportunity to post your recent announcements (i.e. publications, readings) in the Newsletter or calendar (i.e. calls for submissions, readings, gatherings).
Two issues yearly of Translation Review – via regular mail and online
Two issues yearly of Annotated Books Received – available online
The opportunity to join (or form) smaller literary translation groups in your local area.
Subscription to the ALTalk newsgroup, which enables you to converse, collaborate, or discuss questions with other ALTA colleagues. Additionally, you can find a mentor or become a mentor for a beginning translator through ALTalk.
Access to the Board of Directors’ quarterly meeting minutes
ALTA voting privileges