Rekindling connections and forging new ones—join us in bringing our vision to life!

Dear Friends and Fellow Language Enthusiasts,

First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt apologies for not reaching out sooner. It’s been a journey, and we’re grateful for your patience and continued interest. We’re thrilled to share that our founder Jon Dell Jaramillo completed his PhD in March 2023! With this significant milestone achieved, he’s now turning his full attention back to the vision of our collective — bringing our community together to collaborate, create, and inspire.

We’re Excited to Hear from You!

The Queer Translation Collective is reopening its doors, and we warmly invite you to contribute to our blog. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are newly discovering our community, your voice is vital to us.

What We’re Looking For:

• Essays and Discussions: Insightful pieces on queer translation issues, challenges, and experiences.
• Original Poetry: Poems that resonate with our collective’s philosophy and celebrate diverse voices.
• Translation Samples: Excerpts of your translation work (cleared for publication) that showcase queer perspectives.
• Visual Art and Images: Creative visuals that embody and emphasize our shared values and vision.

Why Contribute?

Your contributions will help spark meaningful conversations, foster connections, and build a supportive network of individuals passionate about language, identity, and expression. Together, we can explore the rich tapestry of queer translation and make a lasting impact.

Join the Conversation:

We encourage everyone who has visited our site, whether occasionally or regularly, to share their work and thoughts. Your unique perspective enriches our collective understanding and inspires others.

How to Submit:

Please send your submissions or any questions to odello3@gmail.com. Include a brief bio and any relevant information about your work. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Let’s Reconnect and Collaborate

This is an exciting new chapter for the Queer Translation Collective, and we want you to be a part of it. Let’s come together to create, share, and celebrate the potential of queer translation.

Warmest wishes,

Jon Dell Jaramillo Founder

Queer Translation Collective