Research Guides: African American Literature: Professional and Academic Websites

Academic Websites

African American Literature (opens in a new window)
Provides an introduction to African American Literature, notable writers, and historical context to the works being written.
African American Women Writers of the Nineteenth Century (opens in new window)
From the NY Public Library.
African American Literature (opens in a new window)
Provides an introduction to African American Literature, notable writers, and historical context to the works being written.
African American Women Authors of the Civil War Era: A Resource Guide (opens in a new window)
The Library of Congress's resource guide for female African American authors during the Civil War era.

Professional Associations

African American Literature and Culture Society (opens in a new window)
The African American Literature and Culture Society aims to explore and appreciate more fully the study of African American literature within the context of contemporary theory and more traditional discourses.
The Octavia E. Butler Literary Society (opens in a new window)
This literary society is dedicated to preserving the legacy of this influential author.
African Literature Association (opens in a new window)
The ALA a professional society whose aim is to support African authors and artists and generate conversation about their contributions.