Program
Facing censorship, threats and uncertainty, refugee and exile authors travel to the U.S., where they confront a new set of obstacles. “When You Can’t Go Home Again” will explore the challenges authors experience in countries around the world, and issues that they encounter after moving to the States. These issues range from locating an interested publisher and depending on a translator, to resisting self-censorship and being aware of the ever-watchful presence of their home country. After taking an eye-opening exploration into the realm of international writings and translations, attendees will gain insight into how they can welcome these authors on their shelves and in their libraries.
ALA Unit/Subunit: ALA
Meeting Type: Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Grace Talusan
Author, Lecturer
Tufts University
Nathan Rostron
Editor and Marketing Director
Restless Books
Karen Fisher
Professor at the Information School
University of Washington
Jessica Powers
Author, editor, publisher
Cinco Puntos Press, Catalyst Press