A.L. Becker Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Prize

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The A.L. Becker Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Prize is awarded triennially by the Association for Asian Studies, for an outstanding translation of a work of Southeast Asian literature into English. [1] It was established on the death of Alton L. Becker, in his memory.

Winners

2016

Soledad Reyes, translator of What Now, Ricky by Rosario de Guzman Lingat. [2]

2019

Stuart Robson, translator of The Old Javanese Ramayana; A New English Translation . [3]

2022

Roger Nelson (translator), translator of A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land by Suon Sorin. [4]

2025 [5]

Winner

Kong Rithdee, translator of Memories of the Memories of the Black Rose Cat, by Veeraporn Nitiprapha (River Books Press). [1]

Honorable Mention

Tiffany Tsao, translator of Happy Stories, Mostly by Norman Erikson Pasaribu (Tilted Axis) [1]


References

  1. 1 2 3 "Becker Prize". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  2. ↑ "Sol Reyes Awarded the A.L. Becker SE Asian Literature in Translation Prize for 2016 | Ateneo Global". global.ateneo.edu. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
  3. ↑ Now, Asia (2019-02-18). "#AsiaNow Speaks with Stuart Robson". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  4. ↑ "A.L. Becker Prize winner: A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land". NUS Press. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
  5. ↑ "Becker Prize". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
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