Call for Books for the 2027 Author Meets Critics Sessions in Chicago

We are pleased to announce the Call for Books for the 2027 Annual Meeting – Author Meets Critics Sessions. Program Co-Chairs Johnny Eric Williams and Shannon K. Carter will select two books to be featured on the program.

Author Meets Critics Sessions are designed to bring authors of recent books considered to be important contributions to the study of social problems and the advancement of social justice together with discussants chosen to provide different viewpoints. Only books published in 2025 or 2026 are eligible for nomination. You must be a current SSSP member to submit a nomination. All nominations must be submitted online. Self-nominations are not accepted. At the discretion of the Program Co-Chairs, the Committee may invite authors whose work is particularly relevant to the theme, “Building Communities for Radical Change.” Proposals must be submitted by December 15, 2026.

Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 10/22/2026, 08:32 AM

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Posted by Helen E. Wilds - 10/20/2026, 12:01 PM