---
title: "Translate a book into a new language (creates a clone)"
method: POST
path: "/books/{bookId}/translate"
---

# Translate a book into a new language (creates a clone)

`POST /books/{bookId}/translate`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://anthra.com/api/v1`
- URL: `https://anthra.com/api/v1/books/{bookId}/translate`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Clones the source book in `writing` status with `parentBookId` set, then translates every written chapter. Returns the new bookId.

## Request body

- object
  - `targetLanguage` string, required
  - `sourceLanguage` string
  - `glossary` string

## Response `200`

OK

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