Shitholes of the World, Unite: A Reading of Poetry in Translation

This reading features an extensive list of some of our most recognized translator-poets reading poetry in English translation from shithole countries—those named and unnamed. It serves as a way to resist the imperialist, racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ+ ideologies which divide us and to recognize how English language poetry in translation plays a prominent role in making works of poetry available and creates international networks for political and social solidarity and change. A partial list of readers is included below. Confirmed participating presses: Action Books, Cardboard House Press, Carrion Bloom Books, co-im-press, Diálogo Books, Eulalia Books, World Poetry Books.