Words Without Borders

Working tirelessly to bring a robust, insightful array of otherwise unavailable international literature to grateful readers—and publishers—Words Without Borders has singlehandedly expanded the breadth of the contemporary literary conversation. 

--Whiting Literary Magazine Prize Citation

Words Without Borders is the premier destination for a global literary conversation. Founded in 2003, our mission is to cultivate global awareness by expanding access to international writing and creating a bridge between readers, writers, and translators. To date, its free digital magazine has published work by more than 4,300 writers and translators from 141 countries, translated from 133 languages. WWB’s online education program, WWB Campus, brings this eye-opening international literature into the classroom. 

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