Bill Johnston was recognized on June 12 for his immense contribution to the promotion of Polish literature and culture abroad.  His efforts include the translation of numerous Polish works, including Wieslaw Mylsiwski’s Stone Upon Stone, for which he received several awards (PEN Translation Prize, Best Translated Book Award 2012: Fiction, AATSEEL Translation Award).  He also lectures on linguistics in universities and designs conferences for the discussion of Polish literature and promotion of Polish writers.

Read the full story at The Book Institute.