Portuguese-English Literary Translators Association
PELTA is a network of literary translators from Portuguese into English. Our main aims are to promote Portuguese-language literature in English translation and to represent the community of Portuguese-English literary translators, while at the same time maintaining a register of such translators. In addition, we seek to actively promote links with Anglophone and Portuguese-language publishers and relevant cultural and literary organisations, and to encourage greater recognition and improved conditions for literary translators. PELTA is an independent, non-profit, global network run by translators, for translators.
Committee Members:
Co-Chair - Victor Meadowcroft
Co-Chair - Silvia D. Schiros
Secretary - Diane Whitty
Treasurer - Kim Olson
General Committee - James Young
General Committee - Cristina Pinto-Bailey
Membership
Members will be invited to participate in PELTA’s AGM, as well as events and workshops related to the translation of Portuguese-language literature.
Members have the opportunity to add their profile to our database of translators which can be searched by potential clients seeking a Portuguese-English translator.
We have an online group for translation-related discussion between our members.
PELTA members are expected to be professional and courteous in their dealings with clients.
Funding & Opportunities
LATE – Linha de Apoio à Tradução e Edição (DGLAB + Camões, IP)
For Who: Publishers
What do they fund: Translations of works from Portugal, Lusophone Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Guinea Bissau) and East Timor
Due: March 31, annually
Creative Europe
For Who: Publishers
What do they fund: Translations of works by Portuguese authors
Due: n/a