#translationslam #experience #masterclass #literarytranslationīakwa Books will publish DAYS COME AND GO, Hemley Boum 's English-language debut in September 2022 for sub Saharan Africa, in a coordinated campaign with Two Lines Press, who will simultaneously publish a US edition.Īt the dusk of her life, Anna is cared for by her daughter, Abi––a reversal of roles which draws mother and daughter closer and opens a window into their lives.

There's much to do, and we are ready to achieve all, thanks to the important potential here. And the result can be seen, as is soon launched the English version of #Hemley_Boum's 'Les jours viennent et passent', DAYS COME AND GO, by Nchanji Njamnsi.Īs literary translators living and working in Africa, we are proud of the ground gained so far. Njinyoh, Nfor and the Bakwa Teams keep gathering translators authors and publishers for a more important output. Marie-Hélène on the left and Jessie on the right) gathered in Yaounde to experience the diversity of Literary Translation.ĭzekashu MacViban, E. In October 2019, with the passionate coaching of Ros Schwartz and Edwige-Renée Dro, and the supervision of Georgina Collins, Ruth Bush and #Madhu_Krishnan, ten local translators (including two from the picture below. Last Sunday's Translation Slam and discussions revealed more of the benefits we can draw from each approach. Literary Translation needs to adapt to this fast changing society where differences have become essential, vital.īakwa Books is that Cameroonian publisher who sees the value of originality and attempts to preserve the quality that lies in each soul.

Of Passion and Ink by Dzekashu MacViban