The Octavia E. Butler Literary Society invites prospective participants to submit proposals on any aspect of Butler’s life and work. This year, we especially encourage papers and panels that engage with her any of her work and/or her archives. We welcome both full panel proposals and individual papers.

Submit proposals to:
Kendra R. Parker
Email: oebliterarysociety@gmail.com

Proposal Deadlines:

• Preferred: December 15, 2024
• Final: January 13, 2025

Please include the following in your submission:

• Name
• Affiliation
• Pronouns
• Paper Title
• Abstract (300 words)
• Brief biographical note

Note: Membership in the OEB Literary Society is not required to submit a proposal for a panel.

We look forward to your submissions and to exploring the diverse ways in which Butler's work continues to inspire scholars, teachers, and readers.

Event Details:
American Literature Association Conference
Dates: May 21-24, 2025
Location: The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

For more information or specific conference inquiries, visit the ALA website at www.americanliteratureassociation.org or contact the conference director, Dr. Olivia Carr Edenfield, at carr@georgiasouthern.edu.