Pledge Break

Yes, pledge break: a phrase that always struck me as odd, suggesting promises unfulfilled (though I suppose breaking a pledge might also be the purpose of fraternity hazing). But as year-end draws nigh, it's once again time to consider (tax-dedectible) donations to non-profit literary translation publishers. I am of course partial to Archipelago Books myself, but there are numerous other opportunites to bolster the diversity of voices available to us, and moreso all the time; last year I mentioned new entrant Two Lines Press, this year it's time to wish Deep Vellum success on their launch.

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