New Georgia Encyclopedia: Alice Walker

“Mirrors” or aspects from a story that reflect a personal text-to-self connection, and “windows,” an aspect that gives insight into a different way of being, are the focus of an activity designed for Alice Walker’s story. Readers select...

Lanier's brief life is discussed in this excerpt from the New Georgia Encyclopedia. A list of suggested reading is included.

Alice Walker discusses the influence the strong women in her family and her experiences growing up on a plantation in Eatonton, Georgia had on her writing. Part of the American Masters series, the short video includes images of her...

Learn about Georgia Douglas Johnson, an important Harlem Renaissance poet and playwright. List of suggested readings included.

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.

Celie is an African American woman living in Georgia in the early 20th century. She suffers decades of abuse as she struggles to find love and friendship in her life. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "The Color...

Introduce your young readers to fiction written by women authors. For each story, they explore the way these daughters discover and claim their own identities. Individually, class members use the literature to examine their role in their...

A fairly meaty biography of the writer, James Dickey, as well as a discussion of his work. The article also includes a suggested reading list.

This lengthy biographical article discusses O'Connor's works and life, and includes a suggested reading list.

A brief biographical sketch of Bailey White, including photographs.