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Children’s Literature Summer School

This program in Antwerp sounds rather promising for those interested in children’s literature research. From their website:

“This seven-day programme focuses on five thematic strands in children’s literature research:

LGBT Britain: Trans Report

Stonewall have conducted new research with 871 trans and non-binary people, highlighting the issues they face in Britain today. From their website:

• One in eight trans employees (12 per cent) have been physically attacked by a colleague or customer in the…

Brand Names in Fiction

Someone recently asked if she’s allowed to use the brand Nike in a novel she’s writing. It’s an interesting question and one that a lot of writers eventually wonder about at some point in their careers. I did some searching and came across an article that’s pretty clear in the how and why…

Children’s Lit from ‘Shithole’ Countries

It’s impossible to escape the news that Trump referred to African nations, Haiti, and El Salvador as ‘shithole countries’. I’m always searching for new children’s lit and I’ve asked around for recommendations on African, Haitian, and El Salvadoran books. A…

Theatre Survey CFP: special issue on Performing Girlhood

Postdoctoral Fellow in Publishing

Stirling have funding for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Publishing post at Stirling, working on a 6-month, full-time contract, following the recommendation of the Creative Scotland Literature & Publishing Sector Review (2015), to explore the potential for a series of…

Lambda Literary Scholarships

One of my favourite books is The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff, and Lambda Literary just announced its new Lili Elbe Scholarship in support of transgender Lambda Literary Fellows.

IRSCL Congress 2019 — Sweden

IRSCL released their press release for the 2019 Congress. Looking forward to this, and hopefully will have the opportunity to present my work.