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PEN Presents x International Booker Prize shortlist announced

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The latest PEN Presents x International Booker Prize shortlist spotlights a dynamic array of global literary voices, featuring 12 translators recognized for the first time by PEN Presents. This marks a significant expansion in the program's reach, as it includes works originally published in Malay, Filipino, and Cebuano, and supports literature from regions such as Martinique and the Philippines for the first time. Notably, this round also includes multiple projects from Palestine, the Philippines, and Malaysia, underscoring a commitment to diverse narratives.

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Among the shortlisted translators, Tiffany Tsao receives her second recognition by PEN Presents, highlighting her ongoing contributions to the field.
Tsao's work, alongside that of the newly recognized translators, exemplifies the program's mission to champion literature beyond borders and conventional literary expectations.



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