We are pleased to announce that the VIn Conversation Series, organised by the Reading Group of SAAS Young Scholars, will begin on September 18th and take place weekly throughout October. This edition will feature five international experts in the field of US Studies: Stacy Alaimo, Marco Caracciolo, Carol Harrington, Sarah Stitzlein, and Zakiyyah Iman Jackson. Across the series, our invited scholars will discuss a range of topics, including different genres, cultural paradigms, and literary conventions.

Please refer to the attached flyer for details regarding this edition’s speakers, dates, and registration. Registration is free but required. To sign up for this event, please contact reading.saas.ys@gmail.com. You will then receive the link to the sessions, as well as a certificate of attendance. For further information, please visit the webpage https://saasyoungscholars.wordpress.com/v-in-conversation-series-2026/ or follow us on Twitter/X at @SAAS_YScholars.