Literary Translation Workshop

What are some of the issues involved in translating a young adult novel from Spanish into English? Carmen Martín Gaite’s reimagining of a well-known folk tale, Red Riding Hood in Manhattan, has charmed readers in Spain for 35 years and become a classic. Despite its New York City setting, however, a full English-language version of this book has never been produced—until now. Writer Brent Sverdloff will take you through the backstory of this novel and discuss his translation process. This is an interactive workshop, so come prepared to try your hand at crafting your own translation of selected passages—whether you know Spanish, English, or both languages.

This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended. RSVP on Backstory Bookshop’s website.

About the presenter:

Brent Sverdloff has taught Spanish language and literature courses at Marist College in New York and served as the Executive Director of the Center for the Art of Translation in San Francisco. For many years, he wrote and edited texts for arts and educational organizations, including the Getty Research Institute and Harvard University. He is the author of two books on memory improvement. Learn more at FlexYourMemory.com.