Translation, often considered an act of literary alchemy, allows beloved texts to live fully in new linguistic and cultural spaces. Yet despite its essential role in the literary world, it’s an art form that many of us who speak only one language have never experienced first-hand.  What if you could step into the shoes of a translator for one night? Join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM for an immersive translation workshop in which you’ll discover the techniques and magic of translating texts… whether you know one language or five.  Led by renowned translator, Janet Hong, this hands-on workshop offers an introduction to the art and practice of translation: how it works, why it matters, and the creative decisions that shape a text’s journey from one language to another. You will work with annotated excerpts from renowned literary works in French, Spanish, or German to craft your own English translations—which we’ll then discuss and compare to the published English. Together, we’ll reflect on the interpretive choices that contribute to the act of translation, uncovering the many nuances between fidelity and creativity that inform this vital art.  To support our non-profit programming and to help us cover costs, this workshop is $10 . If you are experiencing barriers to attend, please reach out over email as we are happy to provide you with one of our reserved free-by-donation tickets. This workshop is accessible to monolingual participants. No prior knowledge of another language is required. We have limited seating, so please reserve your spot here!  More about the facilitator:  Janet Hong is a writer and translator based in Vancouver, Canada. She received the TA First Translation Prize and the LTI Korea Translation Award for her translation of Han Yujoo’s The Impossible Fairy Tale. She is a two-time winner of the Harvey Award for Best International Book for her translations of Keum Suk Gendry-Kim’s Grass and Yeong-shin Ma’s Moms. Recent translations include Hwang Jungeun’s Years and Years and Kwon Yeo-sun’s Lemon. She has been the Korean prose mentor for ALTA’s Emerging Translator Mentorship Program since 2020. More about Upstart & Crow: Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.  Accessibility: The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees. Questions: helloupstartandcrow.com.

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