Irish Immigration: The Consulate General of Ireland in Shanghai, in collaboration with the Shanghai Book Fair, the Oriental Morning Post & Shanghai Review, and the Irish Literary Exchange, announces the official launch of the Second Irish Literary Translation Award.
The purpose of the Irish Literary Translation Award is to promote the translation of more Irish novels into Chinese, showcasing Ireland's rich literary tradition and enhancing the influence of Irish writers in China, while recognizing and honoring the important work of Chinese translators and publishers.
The first Irish Literary Translation Award was announced during the 2014 Shanghai Book Fair, with the final award going to the translation of Claire Keegan's work "Walking on Blue Fields" by Ma Ainong.
Details
Works submitted by Chinese publishers must meet the following requirements: the work must be a complete Irish novel that has been translated and published in China for the first time within the past four years, specifically after June 1, 2011. The term "Irish novel" refers to works created by Irish citizens or writers born in Ireland. Each publisher may submit a maximum of two translated works.
The submitted books must have been translated into Chinese and sold in the book market in mainland China. This year's selection does not include academic or non-fiction works. Unawarded works submitted last year may be resubmitted this year as long as they were published after June 1, 2011.
The judging panel will consist of four senior scholars and translators proficient in English literature. They will evaluate the submitted works based on the standards of faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance, selecting a shortlist of candidates, from which one winning work will be chosen.
The shortlist for the award will be announced in early August, followed by the final award winner being revealed at the award ceremony. The winning translator will receive a prize of 17,000 RMB, while the publisher will receive 4,250 RMB. Additionally, both the winning translator and publisher will receive a certificate of honor.
The winning translator will also receive a one-month scholarship for a visit to Ireland to conduct research on the contemporary Irish novel they are translating. The translator must have signed a translation contract with a Chinese publisher. This scholarship includes round-trip economy class airfare, two weeks of accommodation and meals in Dublin, and two weeks of accommodation and meals at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. The Irish Literary Exchange will host a celebratory dinner for the winners in Dublin.
Translators of other shortlisted works will also receive certificates of honor.
The award ceremony will be an important event during the Shanghai International Literary Week, taking place from August 18 to 25 during the Shanghai Book Fair. The Consul General of Ireland in Shanghai will present the awards to the winners.
Translators and publishers from within China are eligible to compete for the award.
Submission Deadline
Publishers must send a maximum of two works by express or mail to the Consulate General of Ireland in Shanghai by June 26 (Friday). Each work requires four copies of the Chinese version and four copies of the English version or photocopies. The publisher submitting the work must hold a copyright contract signed with the rights holder of the work.
Submissions should also include a bilingual summary of the work, contact information for the translator, publisher, and author, as well as a brief biography of the translator, the original publication date of the work, and the sales scope in the Chinese market.