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CALL FOR PAPERS Demeter Press is seeking submissions for an edited collection on MENNONITE MOTHERING Co-Editors: Rachel Epp Buller and Kerry Fast Publication Date: 2012/2013 Deadline for abstracts: May 31, 2011! This collection of scholarly essays will explore the connections between mothering / motherhood and Mennonite religion and culture, broadly defined. There are thriving Mennonite […]

The Sustainable Arts Foundation, a non-profit supporting artists and writers with families, is now accepting applications for 2011 awards. Find out more and apply at http://www.sustainableartsfoundation.org.

Brand new documentary series is currently looking for passionate and dedicated PTA, PTO & Parent Group Members. * Do you believe that parent volunteers have the power to make a positive difference in the life of the children in your community? * Is your PTA or parent group made up of colorful, opinionated characters that […]

Literary Mama is proud to participate again in World Read Aloud Day, March 9th. Get a jump on your read alouds with our Essential Reading list of favorites. If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, join us on Wednesday, March 9th for a Pajama Party reading at Books, Inc. in Laurel Village, from […]

Tell Your Story We would love to hear it. There are lots of places online to read blow-by-blow descriptions of the physical process of giving birth. What’s harder to find is descriptions of what these experiences meant to the women who had them. We crave your deepest stories. Tell us your joy and sorrow, your […]

The Fine Line’s inaugural short story competition is now open for entries. Whatever your taste, style or inspiration, submit your tale and you could win $320 and publication in The Fine Line Short Story Collection. A percentage of all entry fees goes to charity so you’ll be doing good while getting your work out there. […]

Do you keep a journal – or wish you could get one started? Literary Mama wants to help. Three times a month, I’ll post a writing prompt. Open a notebook and write for 10 minutes. Don’t worry about grammar or punctuation – just write. Then let the writing simmer and your mind wander for awhile. […]