International Conference in Children’s Literature and Translation Studies
Following the conferences held in Leuven/Antwerp (2017) and Stockholm (2024), the 2026 CLTS conference continues to explore the dynamic intersection between Children’s Literature Studies and Translation Studies. These earlier meetings mapped out the field and amplified new voices; the 2026 edition builds on this momentum by asking how translation for children and young adults is being reshaped by cultural, ideological, and technological change.
In particular, we wish to consider the transformative role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in translation. From automated translation tools to multimodal platforms and generative AI, new technologies are reshaping creative practices, publishing workflows, translator training, and children’s reception of translated texts. These developments raise urgent questions about quality, creativity, ethics, inclusivity, and power in the production and circulation of literature for young readers.