Himal Fiction Fest 2026: Southasian Fiction in Translation

The fourth edition of Himal Fiction Fest will release six original translations of Southasian fiction between 8 and 19 June. Submissions are now closed. Final selections will be made by 1 May.

An online launch event on 8 June, organised in partnership with the Armory Square Prize for South Asian Literature in Translation, will feature a panel discussion with the International Booker Prize-winning writer and translator Deepa Bhasthi and the scholar, poet, and translator Parwana Fayyaz. The winner of the 2026 Armory Square Prize will be announced at the event. Stay tuned for registration details.

The award-winning writer and translator Daisy Rockwell will host a virtual masterclass on 17 June. Stay tuned for registration details. 

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