Literary scholar and author Jack Zipes publishes Alex in the Land of Liars (Vanguard Press), a modern political fairy tale intended for young adults.
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The Utah Division of Arts & Museums is seeking an innovative and collaborative leader, dedicated to supporting artists, arts educators, museums, cultural organizations, and the creative community. Applications are due April 16, 2026.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 10th annual competition for Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest. Applications are due September 15, 2026.
The Exeter Companion to Changeling Lore (University of Exeter Press) is the first multi-author volume dedicated to changelings and the most comprehensive study of these beliefs across West Eurasia and the Mediterranean.
The 2026 issue of Ethnographica et Folkloristica Carpathica will cover articles in English or German about "The Sociocultural Benefits of Integration Processes." Submissions are due May 1, 2026.
As we prepare to release the call for proposals for the 2026 American Folklore Society Annual Meeting in Asheville, we want to share an exciting update about presentation formats that will enhance attendee experiences at this year’s conference.
The Nordic-Baltic Section of the American Folklore Society congratulates Joelle E. Jackson on winning the 2025 Barbro Klein Prize for her essay, “With My Own Roots: Estonian Tradition-Bearing and Identity in Ireland.”
The History and Folklore Section of the AFS invites submissions for the Wayland D. Hand Prize to recognize an outstanding book in English that combines historical and folkloristic content and perspectives. Submissions are due June 1, 2026.
Make/Unmake (Open Book Publishers) captures the voices of playworkers, teachers, and artists and documents the ingenuity of children turning objects into tools of imagination and change. The book is freely available to read and download in both PDF and HTML formats.
New York Folklore's 2026 Folklore/Folk Arts Internship will be hosted by the New York State Old-Tyme Fiddlers Association and Hall of Fame in Redfield, NY this June through August. Applications are due March 31, 2026.
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