FALL 2026: TRANSFORMATIONAL LITERACIES

The editorial board invites submissions for an upcoming issue on Transformational Literacies, a theme that highlights the power of literacy as a catalyst for personal, social, and cultural change across all levels of English language arts instruction. We welcome manuscripts that explore how literacy teaching and learning can be leveraged to foster equity, critical engagement, and authentic connections within and beyond the classroom. Possible areas of focus include, but are not limited to, service learning projects that position students as community changemakers, digital storytelling as a form of activism and self-representation, and literacy initiatives that reimagine pedagogy in ways that challenge systemic inequities and promote healing-centered education. We especially encourage contributions that showcase innovative practices, theoretical frameworks, or research that demonstrate literacy’s potential to transform learners, educators, and communities.

We also welcome general interest manuscripts in every issue. We ask for general interest manuscripts that offer insight into important issues for English Language Arts teachers at all levels of instruction. Through reflection, inquiry, narration, or a call for action, we hope to hear your stories and learn from your work. As a practitioner journal, AEJ articles foreground classroom experiences, provide vivid details, and offer exemplary storytelling while grounding content in current research and discussion.

Submission Guidelines

We publish manuscripts between 1200 and 4500 words. Please send submissions (attached as Word or Google Docs) to azenglishjournal@gmail.com. We use a double-blind review process for all manuscripts and columns. For detailed submission guidelines and examples, please visit our website: arizonaenglishteachers.org/journal. If you have any questions or want to discuss an idea or draft, please reach out to our editors, Michelle Glerum and Kate Hope, at azenglishjournal@gmail.com. We look forward to reading your work!

Manuscript Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026

Columns, Poetry, and Artwork Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

Publication: September 2026

Call for Guest Editors | Arizona English Journal Special Issue (September 2027)

The Arizona English Journal (AEJ) invites proposals for Guest Editors for a Special Issue to be published in September 2027. AEJ special issues are typically theme-based, but we also welcome innovative proposals that explore a range of pedagogical approaches. We seek proposals that are grounded in both teacher-research and robust theoretical frameworks, offering fresh perspectives and meaningful contributions to English education, literacy studies, and related fields. We especially encourage collaborative proposals from two or three Guest Editors, ideally representing a range of experiences, institutional contexts, and scholarly perspectives.

Proposals should include:

A proposed theme or focus of the special issue

A brief rationale (500 words), including relevance, timeliness, and potential impact

A timeline for the call for papers, peer review, and editorial process

Brief CVs (2 pages max) for each proposed Guest Editor

Responsibilities of Guest Editors:

Drafting a Call for Manuscripts

Managing the submission and peer review process

Providing editorial guidance and ensuring timely communication with contributors

Writing an editorial introduction to frame the issue

Design and layout of September 2027 issue

Deadline for Guest Editor Proposals:

March 1, 2026

Submit proposals and questions to: azenglishjournal@gmail.com

We look forward to your innovative ideas and collaborative visions for this upcoming special issue!