Leila Sales

If you’ve ever talked to me for longer than ten minutes, you’ve probably discovered that I’ve spent years involved in the University of Chicago’s Scav Hunt, that it is one of my favorite things in the world, and that I can talk about it endlessly. So, after nearly 15 years of being involved in Scav, it brings me so much joy to announce that I am going to be editing a collection of Scav Hunt stories, to be published by the University of Chicago Press in the spring of 2019. And we are now open for submissions! So if you’re a U of C alum with a Scav story to tell, read on…

You are invited to send in your 500 – 2,500-word personal essay on the topic of “My Craziest and Most Memorable Scav Hunt Experience.” All stories must be true. Each essay should be focused on one particular item or event, and should include the year and item number. So we’re not looking for general philosophical musings on Scav, or the history of Scav, but rather concrete stories about cool things you’ve done–the sorts of stories you would tell friends to try to explain to them how amazing Scav is.

I will be selecting about 25 essays for the book, and I’ll be looking for a wide range of experiences (road trips, showcase items, small personal labors of love, etc.) and a wide range of years.

Please submit all essays to leila@leilasales.com no later than July 15, 2017. If your essay is selected for the book, I will send you editorial feedback and request some revisions in the fall. No Scav points, but if your essay gets included in the book, you’ll get paid $175 capitalism points for your contribution. Plus you’ll have your name in a book about Scav, which is priceless.

Let me know if you have any questions, and please share this call for submissions with all your Scav friends!

xo Judge Leila