The Children's Literature Association is seeking proposals to review for inclusion as a session at MLA 2026.

Each year, ChLA is guaranteed one session at the MLA Convention and can submit proposals for up to two more. If you would like to submit a panel topic, please send the following to jill.coste@gmail.com by May 22, 2024: (1) A short description (300-500 words) of your proposal idea, and, if relevant, (2) the name of another MLA-affiliated entity (forum or allied organization) you plan to seek as a co-sponsor.

The ChLA Board will examine the proposals and select the top three (one guaranteed, two non-guaranteed) for submission to the 2026 MLA Convention, held January 8 - 11 in Toronto. Please note that if ChLA chooses to submit two sessions in addition to the guaranteed session, one of those additional must be a collaborative session with another entity (forum, allied organization, etc.).

See the list of MLA forums here: https://www.mla.org/Membership/Forums
See the list of MLA allied organizations here: https://apps.mla.org/orginfo_directory

Proposals from scholars of all levels are welcome! If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact Jill Coste, ChLA-MLA Liaison, at jill.coste@gmail.com.