The Griot: Stories from the Hearth, the Home, the Homeland and the Horizon

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Department of Languages
Integral University

About the Call

"The Griot" invites writers, students, researchers, artists, professionals, homemakers, grandparents and storytellers to preserve memories that deserve to live beyond generations. The project celebrates personal memories, oral traditions, folklore, family histories and cultural heritage through original writing.

Who Can Submit?

• Students
• Research Scholars
• Faculty Members
• Writers
• Artists
• Professionals
• Homemakers
• Grandparents
• Anyone interested in preserving memories

Types of Submissions

• Personal Essays
• Memoir Fragments
• Oral Histories
• Family Stories
• Short Narratives
• Letters
• Diary Excerpts
• Poems Based on Memory
• Recipes with Stories
• Folklore & Legends
• Translations of Oral Traditions

Suggested Sections

• Stories from the Hearth – Grandma Tales
• Stories from the Home – Whispers from Women
• Stories from the Homeland – Maps of Memory
• Stories from the Horizon – Echoes Forward

Submission Guidelines

Word Limit	2,000–5,000 Words
Language	English (Translations Welcome)
Font	Times New Roman, Size 12
Originality	Original & Unpublished Work Only
Author Bio	100 Words
Multiple Entries	Allowed
Submission Deadline	15 September 2026

What We Are Looking For

Stories rooted in memory, belonging, family traditions, folklore, recipes, heirlooms, festivals, forgotten words, neighbourhood legends, migration experiences, disappearing crafts, lullabies, landscapes and everyday objects that preserve cultural heritage. Authenticity is valued more than literary perfection.

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Submission Email

Email: griotgathas@gmail.com

Important Date

Last Date for Submission: 15 September 2026