Aims & Purpose

The name "Maya America" refers to the traditional lands of the Maya plus the new lands of the Maya Diaspora. Thus "America" in the journal title does not mean the "United States" but only includes the United States as another area of contemporary Maya homelands. In addition to the Maya populations, we welcome essays on other topics and people of the Americas. The journal is open to submissions throughout the year.

Maya America features essays and literature about past, contemporary, and emerging experiences and challenges in the Americas. We publish academic papers, commentary, personal reflections, research reports, and creative works such as literature and art.

Academic essays are double-blind peer reviewed while the creative works are peer reviewed. Authors keep full rights over their work. Authors are welcome regardless of ethnicity or background.