Historical documents trace how the abolitionists virulently decried slavery and denounced those who supported it.

Walk into the life of Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, through his autobiography found here. Discover a time line of Douglass's life, papers he'd written, as well as his family tree.

"The House of Dies Drear," is a powerful novel by Virginia Hamilton.

A brief summary of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.

Author Richard Wright is presented in this biography which draws upon his brutal honesty in describing life in the racially segregated south. See "Richard Wright Activities" for related artifacts and activities.

A detailed biography on the works of African American writer and 1993 Nobel Prize for Literature winner, Toni Morrison. Contains information on the themes and subject matters of her most famous books while also giving some information on...

Provides some key facts and accomplishments in the life of African American poet and writer, Amiri Baraka.

A clickable list of student resources for researching the life and work of this 19th century African American civil rights leader and abolitionist.

Read a brief biography of Jessie Fauset, who was a leader in the Harlem Renaissance. See a portrait of her painted by Laura Wheeler Waring.

This site about the Harlem Renaissance includes audio and video files. A great resource that discusses many aspects of the Harlem Renaissance including African American education, politics, literature, and philosophy.

Teachers can foster student understanding of African American history with selections from this in-depth list of activities. Includes options for all grade levels and a variety of academic subjects.

A great resource for students reading "Cezanne Pinto," complete with a brief biography of author Mary Stolz, pre-reading material, diagramming activities, and personal response and analysis questions linked to each chapter. Also provides...

Visit this resource to find a wealth of poems, lesson plans, and classroom activities to help middle school students discover the diversity in African American poets and create their own voice in poetry. This resource is in PDF form.

This on-line encyclopedia article gives information about Phillis Wheatley, the Boston slave who surprised colonial America with her poetry. She was the first African-American woman to have her work published.

Jewish American author Saul Bellow is featured in this biography identifying his literary contributions and his manner of drawing on the weaknesses of humanity. See "Saul Bellow Activities" for related materials.

This lesson plan gives students a chance to explore the art and literature of Indians, Africans, Mayans, and Native Americans. Provides plenty of links to photo examples, and lesson plan extension ideas.

This series of web guides serves as a collection of resources for research into a variety of areas including the performing arts, sports, government, law, art, American history, Women's history, African American history, literature and...

Excellent biography citing influences on the famous author's work. Links to contemporaries of the era.

This site provides information and activities focused around Zora Neale Hurston's life and work. Check out this site featuring links to several sites focused on Hurston's work.

Here you will find theme, perspective, form, style, and contrast comparison. Good research material!

Although this site is intended for teachers in class preparation, it is information packed and has thought provoking questions at the end.

This site, which is provided for by the University at Buffalo, gives the text of three of the poems of this famous Harlem Renaissance author.

PBS offers a brief, but well-written, biography of the famous Harlem Renaissance author.

Presents the Library's resources as well as links to external web sites on the Harlem Renaissance, and a bibliography.