CFP Friendship in Children’s and Young Adult Literature, Film and Television (9/17/2026)

This seems relevant to our endeavours:

Friendship in Children’s and Young Adult Literature, Film and Television

deadline for submissions:
August 17, 2026

full name / name of organization:
Jade Dillon-Craig, NTNU

contact email:
jade.dillon.craig@ntnu.no

source: https://call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2026/06/12/friendship-in-children%E2%80%99s-and-young-adult-literature-film-and-television

Friendship occupies a central place in children’s and young adult literature, film, and television. It functions as a key site through which processes of Bildung, selfhood, community, and belonging are imagined and negotiated. However, despite its centrality to narratives for young audiences, friendship has received comparatively limited sustained attention as a distinct object of study within children's literature and media scholarship.

This edited collection seeks to address this gap by bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives on friendship in children’s and young adult texts. The volume will explore how friendships are represented, experienced, challenged, and transformed across time, place, genres, and media forms. The volume welcomes contributions that engage with friendship through a range of theoretical, methodological, and analytical approaches, including (but not limited to) childhood studies, affect studies, queer theory, disability studies, gender studies, race and ethnicity studies, adaptation studies, media studies, posthumanism, and ecocriticism.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• friendship and identity formation
• friendship and care
• friendship across difference
• friendship and community
• friendship in fantasy and speculative fiction
• animal, non-human, and posthuman friendships
• digital friendships
• friendship and activism
• friendship and education
• cross-cultural or transnational perspectives on friendship

Detailed proposals (approx. 400-500 words) and author biography must be submitted by 17 August 2026 to jade.dillon.craig@ntnu.no

Notification of acceptance will be emailed to authors by 17 September 2026

Full chapters of 6,000 – 8,000 words will be due by 17 February 2027

Contact jade.dillon.craig@ntnu.no for more information or if you have any questions.



Last updated June 12, 2026

CFP Fusion or Fracture in the Hundred Acre Woods: Community in Adaptations of Winnie-the-Pooh (Virtual) (9/30/2026; NeMLA 3/6-9/2027)

Fusion or Fracture in the Hundred Acre Woods: Community in Adaptations of Winnie-the-Pooh (Virtual)

Co-organizers Michael A. Torregrossa and Carl B. Sell

Sponsored by Monsters & the Monstrous Area of the Northeast Popular Culture Association

Call for Papers - Please Submit Proposals by 30 September 2026

58th Annual Convention of Northeast Modern Language Association (NeMLA)

Salve Regina University (Newport, RI)/Online.

Hybrid event: 6-9 March 2027


This session’s modality is Virtual Only, meaning all presentations will be delivered via Zoom regardless of whether the presenters are in-person.

Rationale

Communities are at the heart of many literary texts, including the Winnie-the-Pooh series by writer A. A. Milne and artist Ernest H. Shepard.

For over one hundred years, readers have experienced the adventures of Pooh and his companions within the Hundred Acre Woods through Milne and Shepard’s books and their various adaptations.

In this session, we’d like to focus on the ways the stories of Pooh and his friends have been adapted. Scholarship on these works remains limited despite their increasing growth over time, especially since Milne and Shepard’s works have entered the public domain.

We believe these new texts offer valuable insight into how readers have received the original tales through their representation (for good or ill) of the relationship between characters, maintaining the fellowship or breaking it through extraordinary means.


News of Winnie-the-Pooh (and adaptations) will be shared by the organizers on our blog, Silly Old Bear? Adaptations, Appropriations, and Transformations of Winnie-The-Pooh: https://silly-old-bear.blogspot.com/. We also encourage you to make use of the resource guide provided at https://tinyurl.com/SillyOldBearRG in formulating your approach.

Submission Instructions

All proposals must be submitted into the CFPList system at https://cfplist.com/nemla/Home/S/22573 by 30 September 2026. You will be prompted to create an account with NeMLA (if you do not already have one) and, then, to complete sections on Title, Abstract, Brief Bio, Media Needs, and Modality. This session’s modality is Virtual Only, meaning all presentations will be delivered via Zoom regardless of whether the presenters are in-person.


Notification on the status of your submission will be made by 16 October 2026. If accepted, NeMLA asks you to confirm your participation with the session chairs by accepting their invitation and by registering for the event. The deadline for Registration/Membership is 9 December 2026. For the 2027 Convention, registration will be the same for in-person and remote attendance. (See NeMLA’s Membership and Registration page, at https://www.nemla.org/about/members.html, for full details.)


Be advised of the following policies for the Convention: All participants must be members of NeMLA for the year of the conference. Participants may present on up to two sessions of any type. Registrants at NeMLA may not present the same abstract/paper on two different sessions. (See NeMLA’s Presenter Policies page, at https://www.nemla.org/convention/policies.html, for further details. Information on Session Types can be found at https://www.nemla.org/convention/sessions.html.)


NeMLA offers limited funding for travel to graduate students and to contingent faculty, adjunct instructors, independent scholars, and two-year college faculty. Details can be found at NeMLA’s Travel Awards page at https://www.nemla.org/awards/travel.html.


Thank you for your interest in our session. Please address questions and/or concerns to the organizers at popular.preternaturaliana@gmail.com.


For more information on the Monsters & the Monstrous Area of the Northeast Popular Culture Association, please visit our blog, Popular Preternaturaliana: Studying the Monstrous in Popular Culture, at https://popularpreternaturaliana.blogspot.com/.

Recent Comics - Hundred Acre Wood Comic Collection

Fantagraphics Books has been publishing assorted collections of Disney comics and recently began a series devoted to Winnie the Pooh. The imprint is called Winnie the Pooh Comic Book Classics. 

The first volume (details below) came out last December.  Full details, a preview, and ordering information at https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/winnie-the-pooh-the-hundred-acre-wood-comic-collection-volume-1. 

Amazon has a preview as well, which includes more pages, including the full contents list, at https://www.amazon.com/Winnie-Pooh-Hundred-Collection-Classics/dp/B0F1DYH5MY/. 

Winnie the Pooh: The Hundred Acre Wood Comic Collection: Volume 1

Kari Korhonen, Jim Fanning, Ed Nofziger

On sale date: December 2, 2025

Pages: 172

Format: Hardback

Color: Full color.

Dimensions: 7.8" × 10.6"

ISBN-13: 9798875001482

Disney talents around the world have been making Winnie the Pooh comic book stories since 1977. Now these warm, wacky, and wild adventures are anthologized for the first time in North America!

Is your honey pot empty? Oh, bother! Fill it up with dozens of classic comic book stories never before collected—from the vintage American Winnie the Pooh comic book and from Disney comics magazines around the world! Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and the gang rejoin us in a bounty of epic-length cartoon adaptations and delightfully droll gag tales.

See Christopher Robin’s whole gang chase bees with balloons, bounce into dire winter weather, hunt hungry Heffalumps and even confront the dreadful Snagglefrizzle! Tall tales, chivalry, stuff and fluff are all here for Pooh Bear—Winnie the Pooh Bear!

More Upcoming Books July 2026

The July 2026 preorder catalog from Lone Star Comics also includes notice of a number of Pooh-related books that continue the celebration of Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary.

Winnie The Pooh 100 Mindful Moments Hc

Published by Random House Worlds

(W) Nancy Parent (A) Gonzalo Kenny; Mike Wall 

Find rest and balance through 100 mindful moments, brought to life with beautiful illustrations and the timeless wisdom of Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood.

Through the eyes of our beloved Winnie the Pooh, uncover truths about friendship, mindfulness, resilience, and the art of being present in a world that rushes past the here and now. Thoughtfully written and filled with reflections on the natural world, Winnie the Pooh 100 Mindful Moments offers a soothing escape into a land where the sky is always blue and the honey is always sweet.

For 100 days, or whenever you need a gentle boost, you'll discover how to bring more balance into your life. Each day includes: a mindful momentprompts, activities, and recipes to make the mindful moment your own illustrations of Pooh and his friends, including Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Christopher Robin, Kanga, and Roo.

In the 100th anniversary year of A.A. Milne's beloved characters, let their wisdom and encouragement guide you, or someone special, toward greater balance and peace.

Winnie The Pooh Meets Tigger Hc

Published by Random House Children's Books

(W) A. A. Milne (A) Golden Books 

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with the return of a classic storybook from 1968!

When a new friend arrives in the Hundred-Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh has a lot of questions. What is a Tigger? And, more importantly, what does he want for breakfast? Join Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore as they find food their finicky new friend will like. Adapted from a story by A.A. Milne, this Little Golden Book is sure to charm children and collectors of all ages.

Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Wonders Of The Hundred-Acre Wood Treasury (Winnie-the-Pooh)

Published by Disney - RHCB

(W) RH Disney (A) Disney Storybook Art Team 

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with this treasury of best-loved stories!

Join Winnie the Pooh and his friends Tigger, Piglet, Christopher Robin, and others in this gorgeous collection of stories about fun and friendship in the Hundred-Acre Wood. Richly illustrated, this hardcover treasury is sure to charm children and Winnie the Pooh collectors of all ages.

Upcoming Comics July 2026

A variety of Pooh-related comics are listed in the July 2026 preorder catalog from Lone Star Comics.

Disney Winnie The Pooh Hc The Hundred Acre Wood Comic Treasury 1

Published by Papercutz

(W) A A Milne, Don Ferguson (A) E H Shepard, Richard Sparky Moore (CA) E H Shepard, Richard Sparky Moore 

A unique collection of Winnie the Pooh comic strips originally published in the Sunday newspaper from 1966 to 1986. Spend your days with everyone's favorite honey-loving teddy bear, Winnie the Pooh, in a series of fun, light-hearted comic stories.

Pooh Bear Adventures: Eeyore's Special Day Cvr A Tessa Rose 1A

Published by Ex Posse Holdings

(W) Matt Cole (A) Tessa Rose (CA) Tessa Rose 

NOTE: Cover D is bagged with a surprise cover by a mystery artist and an exclusive trading card! 

In this heartwarming adventure from the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh discovers that Eeyore has been forgotten on his birthday and sets out to cheer up his gloomy friend. With help from Piglet and a little encouragement from Thistle the hedgehog, the friends gather simple but meaningful gifts. After a series of mishaps involving an empty honey pot and a popped balloon, Eeyore discovers that the thought behind a present matters far more than perfection. A gentle story about friendship, kindness, and finding happiness in the little things. 

[This is a Keenspot publication.]

Pooh Bear Adventures: Piglet's Very Bad Day

Missed posting this earlier. It's an adaptation of Milne and Shepard.

Pooh Bear Adventures Piglets Very Bad Day Cvr A Tessa Rose 1

Publisher: Ex Posse Holdings

Writer: Matt Cole

Artist: Tessa Rose

Cover Artist: Tessa Rose

Description: Rabbit is certain that every problem can be solved with a clever plan, and the arrival of Kanga and her lively son Roo gives him the perfect opportunity to prove it. With Pooh’s calm cooperation and Piglet’s very reluctant help, Rabbit sets a scheme in motion that quickly leads to mistaken identities, nervous adventures, and one extremely overwhelmed Piglet. Faithful to the warmth and gentle humor of A.A. Milne’s classic characters, Pooh Bear Adventures: Piglet's Very Bad Day, delivers a charming all-ages story filled with laughs, heart, and timeless lessons about friendship, kindness, and the simple joys of the Hundred Acre Wood. [This is a Keenspot publication.]

Pooh Bear Adventures No 1

Catching up. This was released in March. It's an adaptation of Milne and Shepard's work. 

Details from Lone Star Comics' preorder catalog.

Pooh Bear Adventures Cvr A Tessa Rose Bagged With Trading Card 1

Publisher: Ex Posse Holdings

Writer: Matt Cole

Artist: Tessa Rose

Cover Artist: Tessa Rose

Description: [NOTE: All covers are bagged with one of four exclusive Pooh Bear Adventures trading cards!] Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with new all-ages comic book Pooh Bear Adventures, from the talented team of Ringo-nominated writer Matt Cole and artist/educator Tessa Rose! In "The Great Woozle Chase," Pooh and Piglet find mysterious tracks in the snow leading them on a silly chase through the Hundred Acre Wood, convinced they’re after "Woozles"… maybe. With playful humor and timeless charm, this fresh take honors A.A. Milne’s classic stories while bringing the magic to a new generation. [This is a Keenspot publication.]

Advance Notice - DK's The Winnie the Pooh Book

More Pooh-related content from the May 2026 preorder catalog at Lone Star Comics.

The Winnie The Pooh Book Hc

Published by DK

(W) DK Explore the expansive evolution of literature's most famous bear as he celebrates his 100th anniversary. When author A.A. Milne was inspired to create the Winnie the Pooh stories for his young son, he could never have imagined what the future held. Combined with the drawings of E.H. Shepard, the timeless adventures of Pooh and Christopher Robin in the Hundred-Acre Wood with Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, and Kanga have developed into one of the world’s most cherished series of tales. This lavishly illustrated volume details every aspect of the burgeoning, multifaceted story of Winnie the Pooh: the books, the art, the subsequent and ever-popular Disney films and series, the new characters, the shows, the audio recordings, the memorabilia, the theme park attractions, the global cultural impact, and more.A comprehensive history celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh: Full of facts about Winnie the Pooh that every fan needs to know, from popular trivia to lesser-known details, alongside charming images that bring every page to life.Fully authorized by Disney to commemorate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary, with themed, illustrated, double-page features that capture the full history. Gorgeous design details and a luxury finish make The Winnie the Pooh Book a must-own gift for fans of all ages. This fully authorized guide is like a Winnie the Pooh adventure in itself, packed with surprising insights, beautiful images, and heartwarming entertainment sure to engage and enthrall fans of the world’s most beloved bear.© 2026 Disney Based on the “Winnie the Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard

Upcoming Comics - May 2026 Solicitations

The May 2026 preorder catalog at Lone Star Comics included a Pooh-related comic. 

Pooh Bear Adventures Tiggers The Only One Cvr A Tessa Rose 1

Published by Ex Posse Holdings

(W) Matt Cole (A) Tessa Rose (CA) Tessa Rose A quiet night in the Hundred Acre Wood turns upside down when Pooh Bear meets Tigger, a bouncy new friend who insists he likes everything but cannot seem to find anything he actually enjoys. What follows is a playful, forest wide search for the perfect breakfast, filled with humor, mishaps, and the lovable charm of Pooh, Piglet, and even Eeyore. As Tigger’s big personality meets the gentle rhythm of the Hundred Acre Wood, he discovers that the best part of any adventure is not what you find to eat, but the friends you share it with. Bright, funny, and full of heart, this story is a joyful celebration of friendship, curiosity, and a little extra bounce. [This is a Keenspot publication.]

CFP Silly Old Bear? A Companion to Adaptations, Appropriations, and Transformations of Winnie-the-Pooh (8/1/2026)

Silly Old Bear? A Companion to Adaptations, Appropriations, and Transformations of Winnie-the-Pooh

Organized by the Monsters & the Monstrous Area of the Northeast Popular Culture Association (NEPCA)

Please submit proposals by 1 August 2026


A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a bit of a shapeshifter manifesting under various names and appearances since the start of his now over one-hundred-year career as a transmedia figure. Over the past century, Pooh and his associates from the Hundred Acre Wood have been adapted and appropriated to feature in accessories, artwork, cards, cartoons, clothing, collectibles, comics, cookbooks, fiction, films, games, home decor, illustrations, memes, musical theater, original videos, philosophical treatises, plays, poems, radio broadcasts, self-help manuals, stuffed animals, songs, streaming video, television programs, theatrical productions, theme park attractions, and translations as well as critical commentaries and works of scholarship. These stories tell of their adventures across time and space, and each text offers a unique approach to the characters. Notably, Pooh and his band have often undergone radical transformations through various parodies and pastiches, with many more innovative approaches appearing since their move into the public domain beginning in 2022.


In this collection, we seek to catalog and critique some of these various takes on Winnie-the-Pooh and his companions. We ask you to explore how these adaptations, appropriations, and transformations of these familiar figures connect to and/or diverge from the Poohian tradition established by Milne and illustrator E. H. Shepard. We want you to uncover what these works might say about the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood, the creators of these new works, and, ultimately, ourselves as the receivers of these texts. We encourage you to make use of the resource guide provided at https://tinyurl.com/SillyOldBearRG in formulating your approach. Updates on the project and news of Winnie-the-Pooh will be shared at https://silly-old-bear.blogspot.com/.


Please submit a chapter proposal (200-500 words) plus an academic biographical statement (75 words or less) to Michael A. Torregrossa, Monsters & the Monstrous Area Chair at popular.preternaturaliana@gmail.com. Submissions should be made by 1 August 2026. Please use the subject heading “Silly Old Bear Companion.” Early submissions are encouraged.

Tentative Timeline:

Proposals - August 2026

Responses - September 2026

Drafts - Spring 2027

Final Versions - Fall 2027

Further information on the Monsters & the Monstrous Area can be accessed on our blog, Popular Preternaturaliana: Studying the Monstrous in Popular Culture at https://popularpreternaturaliana.blogspot.com/.