PAMLA (Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association) is the western regional affiliate of MLA. The 2010 conference will take place November 13-14 at Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawaii. This session invites papers on any aspect of American Literature After 1865. Papers that discuss texts by or about members of historically marginalized groups (such as women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ folk, and the working class) are especially welcome. Submit proposals online by April 5 at http://www.pamla.org/2010