named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Elsewhere Editions
Children's imprint publishing translated picture books that inspire readers of all ages, launched in 2017 as a complement to the adult literary list.
Literary Events Program
Hosts approximately 650 events nationwide featuring authors, translators, and literary figures to promote cross-cultural dialogue and engagement with translated works.
Sponsor a Title
Program enabling donors to directly fund the publication or reprinting of specific books, with recognition in the book itself.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 2 activities
- Operating Elsewhere Editions imprint for children's literatureRuns Elsewhere Editions as a dedicated imprint publishing full-color translations of world literature for children, distributing books internationally through Penguin Random House.
- Providing educational resources for booksOffers free reading guides and accompanying media for many of its published books, supporting educators with a catalog of over 200 titles in translation.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Organizing literary events and author presentationsHosts book events, author presentations, and an annual in-person gathering in Brooklyn for supporters, with over 650 events held across the United States over twenty years.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publishing world literature in translationProduces and publishes approximately 12 to 15 new books annually, including classic and contemporary world literature translated from over 40 languages, with over 240 titles published since 2003 and reprints maintained to ensure availability.
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Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
- Training publishing internsPays interns $17 per hour for part-time work in Brooklyn and provides hands-on training in nonprofit publishing operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.05M
Contributions & grants$945K90%
Program service revenue$88K8%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$878K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$389K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.28M
Cash$156K
Investments$0
Liabilities$225K
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL SCHOOLMAN | PUBLISHER/EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 40 | $77K |
board members · 18
- ASSAL GHAWAMI — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE HAAN — TREASURER
- DAVID DEAN — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWIN FRANK — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/25)
- FLORENCE LUI — VICE PRESIDENT
- GEORGE GIBSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES MARCUS — BOARD MEMBER
- LESLIE MASLOW — BOARD MEMBER
- LISABETH DURING — BOARD MEMBER
- LORRAINE GALLARD — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/25)
- LUDOVIC TIAKO — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW BROGAN — PRESIDENT
- MATTHEW JOSEFOWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER VON ZIEGESAR — SECRETARY
- RICK MOODY — BOARD MEMBER
- RICKA KOHNSTAMM — BOARD MEMBER
- TESS LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
- VIOLAINE HUISMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Arablit Partner — Hosts conversations on translation involving Archipelago authors and translators.
- Brooklyn Partner — Location and community base for annual gathering and supporter engagement.
- Cameron Saltsman Partner — Contact person for internship applications at Archipelago Books.
- Elsewhere Editions Partner — Children's imprint of Archipelago Books publishing picture books that inspire readers.
- Elsewhere Editions Partner — Children's imprint supported through fundraising events and art auctions.
- Elsewhere Editions Partner — Co-branded imprint with Archipelago Books for publishing specialized literary works.
- Elsewhere Editions Partner — Collaborates with Elsewhere Editions as an affiliated imprint or publishing partner.
- Gracey Zhang Partner — Artist who creates illustrations for books and website content.
- Penguin Random House Partner — International distributor of Archipelago Books' titles.
- Penguin Random House Higher Education Partner — Partner for processing examination copy requests for educators.
- Polish Book Institute Partner — Jointly presents the Found in Translation Award with Archipelago Books.
- Zadie Smith Partner — Endorsed Archipelago Books with a testimonial about its impact on reading life
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Amplification of Marginalized Global Voicesmethodology: amplifying-marginalized-voicesBy intentionally seeking out underrepresented authors and literary traditions, we amplify marginalized voices in translation, because diverse perspectives enrich the literary landscape and challenge dominant cultural narratives.
- Gender-Conscious Translation Practicemethodology: gender-conscious_translationThrough structured dialogue among translators, we implement gender-conscious translation methods to produce more equitable and accurate renderings of literary texts, because linguistic choices in translation can reinforce or challenge gender norms.
- Literary Translation as Cross-Cultural Exchangemethodology: translation-for-cross-cultural-exchangeBy translating and publishing significant literary works from diverse global traditions, we foster cross-cultural understanding and exchange among readers, writers, and educators, because access to international voices deepens global empathy and broadens literary discourse.