This site from Washington State University provides a good look at the regionalism and local color of American literature from 1865-1895. A definition is included, practitioners, characteristics, and techniques. There are many links to...

A description of American Romantic authors, their backgrounds and what they wrote. These writers made American literature truly American.

This site, part of the official site of the Academy of American Poets, provides an overview of Gary Soto's life and career.

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.

Alice Walker is highlighted in this brief biography for her acclaimed contributions to literature, relating the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. Click on "Alice Walker Activities" for related materials.

Toni Morrison is featured for her ability to illustrate the idiocies of racial stereotyping through her award winning literature. See "Toni Morrison Activities" for related materials.

A chapter which looks at the development of African literature. Lists many sources for studying and reading African literature.

This is a brief biography of Jean Toomer, an African American author of poetry and short stories, published in many magazines in the early twentieth century. Click on "Jean Toomer Activities" for related materials.

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper's novel is offered by the Schomburg African American Women Writers project in machine-readable form.

Articles that examine the goals of black literature. It primarily focuses on the advent of the New Negro Movement and critics assertion that black writing should abandon its explicit social and political purposes in favor of more...

This site has articles, news, and resources from a Washington-state based nonprofit organization focused on Korean American history. Features links to a chronology of Korean American history, immigrant stories, biographies, and a...

Maxine Hong Kingston is featured in this biography for her literary contributions which explore her personal heritage as a Chinese American woman. See "Maxine Hong Kingston Activities" for related materials.

An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...

This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Wide Awake Pleasure Book: Gems of Literature and Art by American Authors and Artists (c1887), a collection of illustrated stories.

What is the objective of this "American Family in Literature" unit? This site uses "Farmer Boy" and "Nobody's Family Can Change" to explore differences in families. The resource includes rationale and activities to help get this point to...

A scanned copy of the 1897 publication True Stories of Great Americans for Young Americans by Elbridge Streeter Brooks, a nonfiction book for children.

Actor and singer Paul Robeson and playwright August Wilson are two African Americans featured in this discussion. Throughout their careers, they fought for justice for African Americans. This page has readings of their works and expert...

A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of The Century Book of the American Revolution by Elbridge Streeter Brooks, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of American Indians by Frederick Starr, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of True Stories of American History for Young People by Marshal Huntington Bright, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The True Story of Benjamin Franklin, the American Statesman by Elbridge Streeter Brooks, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Young Americans Abroad by Edward Everett Hale, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of An American Dog Abroad by Frank Pope Humphrey, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1875 publication of The Young American's Picture Gallery, a nonfiction book for children.