Creative Translation for All

SST is inspired by the cultural activism of Stephen Spender, poet and champion of international literature. We celebrate multilingualism and literary translation through a range of initiatives, including our Poetry in Translation Prize and Creative Translation education programmes.

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Stephen Spender Prize 2024

The Stephen Spender Prize 2024 is open for entries until 31 July. Find all the details below!

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School Year 2023-24

A Year in Creative Translation – for teachers of MFL and English

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New project in partnership with British Council

Celebrating Ukrainian Culture

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Creative Translation for Young People

The Stephen Spender Trust has brought unique creative translation projects to young people and teachers since 2010

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Partnerships and Supporters

We work with partners across education and the arts to reach thousands of young people every year

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Support Us

Our activities are made possible thanks to the generosity of organisations and individuals who believe in what we do

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Resources

We encourage and support teachers to incorporate creative translation activities into their teaching practices and lessons

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Current and Recent Projects

Leeds Language Week 2023

In November 2023, we contributed to the programme of activities for Leeds Language Week by encouraging and supporting young people to write creatively about the city of Leeds in different languages.

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Festival of World Literature

The Festival of World Literature’s creative translation days offered pupils and teachers inspiring intercultural experiences without leaving the classroom.

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Multilingual Creators: Me and My City

Me and My City has transformed young participants into multilingual creators, able to access and interact with high-quality literature in multiple languages, and to use it as a springboard for their own writing.

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Newcastle We Are
Translating Dreams

World Poetry Day with young writers in Southampton

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Paper Boats poem
Translating Berlin

Resources for schools and workshop in partnership with University of Oxford

Translating Berlin
Poster for Stephen Spender exhibition
Translating Jane Eyre

Resources for schools and workshops in partnership with Prismatic Jane Eyre (Oxford)

Prismatic Jane Eyre for Schools
Jane Eyre Brazilian cover
Translating the City

Training ‘Multilingual Creators’ in Newcastle, Greater Manchester and Norfolk

Multilingual Creators
Artsmark

SST is proud to be an Artsmark Partner, helping schools to put creativity at the heart of the curriculum

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Schools

“I am hugely supportive of the Stephen Spender Trust’s work in schools. The project’s leaders have a clear understanding of how to motivate and enthuse both children and non-specialist teachers, promoting language learning and opening children’s eyes to the opportunities which languages offer them.”

Julie Jones Short Wood Primary School
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