World Literature Today

World Literature Today is an international literary magazine dedicated to sharing contemporary writing and ideas from around the world. Published by an organization based at the University of Oklahoma, it presents a broad range of literary work, including interviews, essays, poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, cultural coverage, and book reviews. Its features bring together writers, translators, critics, and readers, with attention to literature across languages and regions. The magazine also offers recommendations and themed selections, helping readers discover books and explore literary traditions, histories, and current issues.

World Literature Today publishes print issues and digital content, including its WLT Weekly newsletter and podcast. Readers can subscribe, purchase individual issues, and access previous issues, while writers and translators can consult submission guidelines and author and translator indexes. The organization supports literary culture through programs and prizes, including the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, and the Puterbaugh Festival. It also provides student opportunities, such as translation and professional development programs.