Bread Loaf Writers' Participant Page

We’re glad you’re coming and look forward to working with you!

Bread Loaf fosters communities where open-mindedness, respect, and appreciation are truly valued and where each person can thrive and benefit from their time on the mountain.

Below you will find details about the information and materials needed in order to prepare for the session. In the months and weeks leading up to the conference, we’ll post information and updates to this web page. We’ll send an email to let you know when new information is available and to keep you informed of upcoming deadlines.

Thank you for taking a close look at the information noted here and submitting the materials requested. If you think of any questions, please let us know.

Noreen Cargill, Administrative Director
Jason Lamb, Coordinator

Acceptance Materials

Please use the following information and links to complete acceptance materials by the due dates noted below or by the dates noted in your acceptance letter:

• Workshop and Directory: The Workshop Leader and Directory Form acts as your confirmation to attend the conference and allows you to submit your top choices for workshop leader. Please submit this form by Monday, June 2 or the by the date noted in your notification letter. You’ll also be able to include any food allergies that need special attention and emergency contact information.
• Request for Workshop Manuscript: Please upload your manuscript for workshop critique by Monday, June 2 or by the date noted in your notification letter.
• Participant Photo and Bio Upload: Upload your photo and bio by Monday, June 2 or by the date noted in your notification letter.
• Payment Schedule: Please review the payment schedule and cancellation policy.
• Travel Information: Review our travel and logistics information, including driving directions, details on how to make shared taxi arrangements to travel from the Burlington airport or Middlebury train station to campus, and access to online carpooling for those who would like to share long distance travel with another Bread Loafer, among other details.

Health and Safety on Campus this Summer 

COVID-19 Protocols

Please read the Covid-19 Protocols page that outlines the protocols we’ll have in place this summer. This document is a list of protocols that acknowledges the shared responsibility towards keeping the Bread Loaf campus a safe and healthy community. Attendees are responsible for reading and following the protocols described here.

Required Measles Proof of Immunity 

The Vermont Department of Health is requiring that all Bread Loafers be able to provide proof of immunization from measles before the start of our summer sessions. Below you’ll see three options for fulfilling this requirement of Measles immunization, and you can find more details about Measles and the College’s approach on Middlebury’s measles information website. 

1. obtain proof of immunization from already extant records;
2. get a blood test that proves immunity from a doctor or clinic;
3. get an immunization shot for measles (MMR) from a local pharmacy or doctor and provide proof of it. 

Notes:
—Those who attended a Bread Loaf conference last year have already fulfilled this requirement and need not upload proof of immunity again via this process. 
—Current Middlebury College faculty, staff, and undergraduate students have already provided proof of immunity to Middlebury College and need not share it again via this process.
—Individuals born prior to January 1, 1957 are assumed to be immune to Measles and do not have to provide proof of immunity; instead of uploading a proof of immunity document via the secure form, these individuals will provide a document showing their date of birth. 

Measles Proof-of-Immunity Document Upload Form: http://go.middlebury.edu/poi-measles

This form requires use of your Middlebury email and password (ex. username@middlebury.edu and password) for access so please be sure that you have activated your Middlebury account before trying to submit the form. If you do not yet have a Middlebury email in place, please send a note to Noreen at ncargill@middlebury.edu.

Every person who submits a form receives a response note from immunizationverification@middlebury.edu. The Immunization Team sends an approval note, a rejection note, or a request for more details. If you haven’t yet heard back, please check your spam folder in case the email landed there. If you’re unable to find it, or should you have any further questions, please send a note to Noreen at the email noted above.
 

Middlebury College Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center provides confidential services and reasonable accommodations for students who have disabilities affecting any of the following: learning, vision, hearing, speech, mobility, physical health, and psychological health.

For more specific information, see the Accommodation Request Form for Summer Programs as well as an overview of Middlebury’s ADA Policy and Procedures. If you submit the Accommodation Request Form, please enter “Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference” in the Summer Program field.

Community Guidelines

Bread Loaf fosters communities where open-mindedness, respect, and appreciation are truly valued and where each person can thrive and benefit from their time on the mountain. Before your arrival, please take time to read the Bread Loaf Community Guidelines. In order to participate fully during the conference, all are expected to read and be familiar with the information included there.

Conference Staff

Jennifer Grotz, director, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences (jgrotz@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5286)

Lauren Francis-Sharma, assistant director, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference (lfrancissharma@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5286)

Noreen Cargill, administrative director, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences (ncargill@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5062)

Jason Lamb, coordinator, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conferences (jlamb@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5286)

Conference Materials

We will post the following information as it becomes available. We’ll send you an email to let you know when each of these may be accessed.

Dates subject to change.

Agent/Editor Meeting Sign-Up: Please sign up for agent/editor meetings by Monday, June 16.

Notification Regarding Workshop Leader: Via email on Wednesday, July 2.

Bread Loaf Handbook: The Bread Loaf Handbook is now available.

The Bread Loaf HandbookIncludes a packing list and information regarding workshops, readings, and Bread Loaf facilities, including housing, meals, Wi-Fi access, and cell phone service, among other details.

Newcomer’s Guide: The Newcomer’s Guide is now available.

Access to Student Manuscripts and Assignment for First Workshop: Available via Google Drive on Wednesday, July 16.

New England Review Special Offer for Bread Loafers