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:

• 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

Specific COVID-19 protocols will be announced in the time leading up to conference. 

See the conference Covid-19 page for 2025 information.

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. In the time leading up to the conference participants are assigned a temporary Middlebury email and given access to a secure form for uploading their proof of immunity document. In the meantime, please note that there will be three options for fulfilling this requirement of measles immunization:

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.

Please note: 
—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 forthcoming secure form, these individuals will provide a document showing their date of birth. 
—Those who attended a Bread Loaf conference last year or who are on Middlebury faculty/staff have already fulfilled this requirement and need not upload it again via this process.

You’ll find more details about measles and the College’s approach on Middlebury’s measles information website. (We’ll be in touch this spring with more details about your temporary Middlebury email and access to the secure form.)
 

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: Available Monday, June 9; due Monday, June 16.

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

Bread Loaf Handbook: Available Friday, July 11

The Bread Loaf Handbook Includes 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: Available Wednesday, July 16

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