PEN: Best Translated Book Awards

Where: Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery St., New York City

Established writers and translators such as David Grossman and Susan Bernofsky go up against relative newcomers such as Julia Franck and Edward Gauvin in this contest naming the Best Translated Books from 2010. Sponsored by the Three Percent web site, this event will name the winners in both the fiction and poetry categories, with $5,000 cash prizes (underwritten by Amazon.com) going to the winning authors and translators. Hosted by Chad W. Post, and featuring a range of top translators and literary enthusiasts, this program will highlight great works of world literature now available to English readers.

Hosted by Chad W. Post

Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Note: Purchase tickets to the two earlier Bowery Poetry Club events Friday night for $15/$10 PEN Members, students.

Co-sponsored by Bowery Poetry Club and Three Percent Blog