The Mark Twain Circle plans to offer two sessions at the 2009 MLA Annual Convention (December 27-30, 2009; Philadelphia). The following Calls for Papers for those sessions will appear in the next MLA Newsletter: "Mark Twain in the New Millenium." Papers on Twain's reputation and/or the relevance of his works at the 100th anniversary of his death. Abstracts by 15 Mar; James Leonard ([log in to unmask]). "Open Topic." Abstracts by 15 Mar; James Leonard ([log in to unmask]). However, you needn't wait for the newsletter to appear. I'm open for abstract-receiving business at any time. It's a once-in-an-annum opportunity. --Jim Leonard