International Steinbeck Conference
Call For Papers
2026 Steinbeck Conference: “Steinbeck in Times of Crisis”
March 11-13th, 2026
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
The International Society of Steinbeck Scholars invites proposals related to the ways in which John Steinbeck’s work offers insights into human experience during moments of crisis—including personal, social, cultural, political, or ecological. We seek contributions that broaden understanding of how Steinbeck's writing addresses such themes as conflict, collaboration, resolution, resilience, and survival, and how these resonate in today's world.
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Conference Registration
In person attendee $200.00
Graduate student attendee $125.00
Remote Attendee (Thursday 3/12/26 only) $125.00
Register Online
Conference Hotel
Accommodations are available at the special conference rate of $229 until February 9, 2026 at:
The Graduate by Hilton
(0.6 miles to Conference location)
225 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
Travel Guide
See the Conference Travel Guide for additional nearby lodging, food, and entertainment options.
Previous Conferences
2023 Conference -- John Steinbeck in the 21st Century: Reading, Teaching, Translating
2019 Conference – Steinbeck and the Twenty-First Century: Identity, Influence, and Impact [pdf]
2016 Conference – Steinbeck as an International Writer [pdf]
2013 Conference – Steinbeck and the Politics of Crisis [pdf]
