We are now accepting papers for PAMLA 2026 (Nov 12-15 in Seattle, WA). Read the full CFP below! The Mark Twain Circle of America invites proposals for its session on "New Directions in Mark Twain Studies" at the upcoming Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association (PAMLA) conference in Seattle from November 12-15, 2026. The Circle invites innovative proposals on all topics that engage with Mark Twain and Mark Twain Studies. We are especially interested in the work of emer

Paper Proposals for ALA 2026 (Chicago) are due at the end of January! See the full CFP below. The Mark Twain Circle invites proposals of 250-500 words for 20-minute presentations at its two guaranteed ALA panels. Panelists who are Circle members (and MTC policy calls for all panelists to be current members) may apply for up to $400 in travel reimbursement if they lack institutional funding. (See marktwaincircle.org for membership info.) 1. Teaching Mark Twain Today We invi

The deadline for PAMLA 2025 paper proposals has been extended to July 30! Please see below for details. Percival Everett’s Pulitzer...

Our SAMLA 2025 CFP has been finalized! Please see below for details. The Mark Twain Circle seeks abstracts for a proposed panel at the...

Our next Zoom panel has been finalized and will be held on March 21st! Please see below for details. The Mark Twain Circle is pleased to...