Two Chinese Books Make US National Translation Awards Shortlist
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The American Literary Translators Association has shortlisted two Chinese books for the 2026 U.S. National Translation Awards: "Hunter" by Shuang Xuetao translated by Jeremy Tiang and "Mending Bodies" by Hon Lai Chu translated by Jacqueline Leung. The two works were selected among 11 entries from nine languages. Winners in both poetry and prose categories will each receive a $4,000 prize, with the overall award announced on October 23.
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Two Chinese books have been shortlisted for the 2026 U.S. National Translation Awards, with "Hunter" by Shuang Xuetao translated by Jeremy Tiang and "Mending Bodies" by Hon Lai Chu translated by Jacqueline Leung selected among 11 works from nine languages. Winners in both poetry and prose categories will each receive a $4,000 prize, with the overall award announced on Oct. 23. 两本中文图书入围美国国家翻译奖短名单 两本中文图书入围2026年美国国家翻译奖短名单，徐则臣的《猎人》由Jeremy Tiang翻译，黎懒除的《修补身体》由梁颖珊翻译，共11部作品来自九种语言。诗歌和散文类获奖者将各获4000美元奖金，获奖名单将于10月23日公布。
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