Contemporary Translated Works: Sand-Catcher Book Group

Join us for the next meeting of the Contemporary Translated Works Book Group as we read and discuss Sand-Catcher by Omar Khalifah, translated by Barbara Romaine. Co-presented by Center for the Art of Translation, Mechanic’s Institute(opens in a new tab), and Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum(opens in a new tab), the Contemporary Translated Works Book Group is a monthly, member-led series featuring thought-provoking literary selections from around the world. This group meets online via Zoom at lunchtime (12:00-1:00 pm) on the third Wednesday of each month.

Spring 2025 Selections:

• March 19: Taiwan Travelogue(opens in a new tab) by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King (Selected by Nico Chen, Mechanics’ Institute(opens in a new tab))
• April 16: Covert Joy: Selected Stories(opens in a new tab) by Clarice Lispector, translated by Katrina Dodson (Selected by Leslie-Ann Woofter, Center for the Art of Translation)
• May 21: Sand-Catcher(opens in a new tab) by Omar Khalifah, translated by Barbara Romaine (Selected by Tess Selim, Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum(opens in a new tab))

Book group participants will have the opportunity to nominate titles and lead us in a future discussion. We invite you to submit your suggestions via this Google Form(opens in a new tab).

About the Contemporary Translated Works Book Group

Founded in March 2024, this book group delves into contemporary global literature translated into a variety of Englishes, fostering conversations about language, culture, and the art of translation.

Watch our past conversations with translators!

• Spring/Summer 2024 Selection: Beijing Sprawl(opens in a new tab) by Xu Zechen – Introductory Conversation with translator Jeremy Tiang(opens in a new tab)
• Fall 2024 Selection: Migratory Birds(opens in a new tab) by Mariana Oliver – Introductory Conversation with translator Julia Sanches(opens in a new tab)