The small African press, writers, and translators we are funding have a very cool plan for these two books you're making happen. But we need to close up the funding on this second book. Can you help? Last stretch! #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature #HumanTranslation
The small African press, writers, and translators we are funding have a very cool plan for these two books you're making happen. But we need to close up the funding on this second book. Can you help? Last stretch! #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature #HumanTranslation
Hi! Got some questions about the #AfricanTranslationProject! I'll start a FAQ here and also add it to the page.
Let's FAQ.
In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 01 August; Goal 2: Start translation of Zvinobvinza, only 30 days left, 02%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 17%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
Someone bought one of every item in the Art Shop! Thank you! And now we are moving toward Book 2: The Crocodile Doesn't Hunt
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In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 92%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 15%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
*runs finger along chimes*
Status Graphic Update - who wants to hear what this second book is?
Keep me workin'!
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In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 90%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 12%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
Yes! 90% to getting the first translator started - can we push it over? Today would be a really good day for it. (I can't say why, but seriously, it would be.)
*runs finger along chimes*
New graphic! Keep me workin'!
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Looking for donations to the #AfricanTranslationProject shop - especially from bigger names. Inspired to create something small on the subject of perspectives? A mini-game? A poem? A doodle? It would help fuel this effort!
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In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 74%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 12%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
These $5 donations are so generous, so perfect, and also - you can buy a hand-crafted item from the shop!
PLUS - they *runs finger along chimes* give me another Status Graphic Update to post! Keep me workin'!
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A new item in the #AfricanTranslationProject shop - from France, a zine on self-care.
Have you given our shop a look? It is *beaming* with love.
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In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 73%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 12%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
*runs finger along chimes*
Status Graphic Update!
Keep me workin'!
ko-fi.com/africantrans... #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature
In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 70%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 12%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
Keep chipping in? I'll keep updating the graphic.
Ready to give a translator some good news, and have a hearty wallet? Slapping down $755 will get the first translator translating, and the second book announced!
ko-fi.com/africantrans... #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature
In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 69%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 12%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
Thank you for that last donation - it bumped both numbers up!
*runs finger along chimes*
Status Graphic Update!
Keep me workin'!
ko-fi.com/africantrans... #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature
Today: All day rally for the #AfricanTranslationProject
Please join. Say hi. Share something. Tell someone.
If you're a creator, please donate a piece.
Let's get the first translation started *today*.
I'll be here. Join me?
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The #AfricanTranslationProject Shop is a little candy store of intriguing art - to fund global lit!
Try some out?
Also! Creators who believe in supporting human art are welcome to donate, including cis white men and people who aren't my good friend! Tell them about it!
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In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 64%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 11%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
Hey, Carrie - your pledge upped the percentage! See, it all helps so much. And here's our new status graphic!
Keep me workin'.
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In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 63%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 11%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
*runs finger along chimes*
Status Graphic Update!
Keep me working!
ko-fi.com/africantrans... #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature
In pan-African colors: African Translation Project, 20 July; Goal: Start translation of Bengithi Lizokuna, by 31 August, 56%; Full Goal: Translate all three books, by 31 October, 09%, ko-fi: AfricanTranslationProject
*runs finger along chimes*
Status Graphic Update!
Keep me working!
ko-fi.com/africantrans... #AfricanTranslationProject #AfricanLiterature
Every dollar of this pays a Black human artist in Southern Africa to do more excellent work.
Prefer to donate? Every bit helps.
Prefer to buy? We have lots of intriguing, exclusive art for sale donated by global artists who value this work.
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Got another tantalizing treat for you tonight! Added to our translation shop, micro fiction by the wonderful @aphowell.com - on the theme of Representation.
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Also, there is some real love put into these items on the shop! All exclusive art crafted to evoke thoughts of translation and perspective. Give it a look? Donate a piece if you're a creator?
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Just to repeat, a few dollars (or the equivalent), if you can, is *awesome* - there are a lot of us, and we can all pitch in a little and do something super impactful.
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Four items in the #AfricanTranslationProject shop.
Curious? Love them? Purchases *directly* support the translation of African Literature into English.
Are you a creator? Join the party - we'd love it!
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Tree Guardian: Rooted Resonance, Dhiyanah Hassan, Illustrated Wallpaper on the subject of Trees
beautifully illustrated tree
This *gorgeous* phone background (the full version) from @bydhiyanah.bsky.social is now available on the African Translation Project shop - *all* money goes directly to translating these three books.
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I'm going to be opening up a shop on the #AfricanTranslationProject selling items for $5. All money goes directly to the translation of the books by the African publisher, who is established, known, and trusted.
If you are a creator, please reach out if you'd like to donate:
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