The Steinbeck Review is an authorized publication on the life and works of John Steinbeck. It publishes scholarly articles; notes; essays; book and performance reviews; creative writing; original artwork; short intercalary pieces offering new perspectives on Steinbeck; poems dealing with his themes or settings; and notes on contemporary references to him. Appearing twice a year in Spring and Fall issues, SR has a three-fold mission of broadening the scope of Steinbeck criticism, promoting the work of new and established scholars, and serving as a resource for Steinbeck teachers at all levels.