This area has been combined with Latin Americans and Latinos: Cultural Identities.  Please visit the community group for the new area, Latin Americans and Latinos: Literature, Film, and Cultural Identities, for a CFP, conference information, and contact info for the area chairs.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Database opens for Submissions - Sept. 1, 2025
• Early Bird Registration Begins - Sept. 1, 2025
• Deadline for Paper Proposals - Nov. 30, 2025
• Travel Grant Applications Due - Dec. 15, 2025
• Early Bird Registration Ends for Presenters - Dec. 31, 2025
• Regular Registration Begins for Presenters - Jan. 1, 2026 
• Travel Grant Decisions / Notifications - Jan. 31, 2026
• Regular Registration Ends for Presenters - Jan. 31, 2026
• Late Registration Starts for Presenters - Feb. 1, 2026
• Preliminary Program draft available - Feb. 6, 2026

Presenters not registered by February 15 will be dropped from the program.

CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GA - April 8-11, 2026