Malinda A. Markham Translation Prize 2026 — Saturnalia Books ($2,000 + Publication, Women Translators)
Saturnalia Books
Annual poetry translation prize of Saturnalia Books for women translators of women poets.
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$2,000 and publication by Saturnalia Books (English-only or bilingual edition, worked out with the winner); the winner works with Saturnalia's editors. Funded by Jennifer S. Epstein in honour of poet and translator Malinda A. Markham.
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A translation into English by a female translator (including AFAB nonbinary, genderfluid, agender and intersex) of a female poet: an original collection or selected works of one poet from any language, 48–120 pages of translated poems. Translator's name must not appear in the manuscript; written permission from the poet or estate is required unless the work is in the public domain. Several translators allowed if all meet the criteria.
Dates & details
- Results
- After 1 January 2027
- Costs to the artist
- Entry fee only; submission online