The Western Literature Association has shown over 50 YEARS of leadership in western literary and cultural studies. http://www.westernlit.org/about/
Western American Literature
The WLA's journal, Western American Literature, is the premiere journal in the field of western literary and cultural studies. Subscribe today! http://www.westernlit.org/westlit/about-wal/
#BLM
The Western Literature Association (WLA) is in solidarity with Black communities, after the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and the ongoing pattern of systemic racism and injustice that targets black and brown bodies.... http://www.westernlit.org/black-lives-matter/
Awards
The association sponsors several awards each year. All of them are awarded at the annual conference. http://www.westernlit.org/western-literature-association-awards/
WLA Conference 2020
The WLA Conference 2020, hosted by Drs. Rebecca Lush and Kerry Fine, will be held virtually. http://www.westernlit.org/wla-conference-2020/
Membership Information
Western American Literature is sent four times a year to members of the Western Literature Association as part of their membership. Members also have access to our online membership directory. http://www.westernlit.org/membership/
WLA Conference 2022
The WLA Conference 2022, co-hosted by Professors Amanda Zink and Jennifer Ladino, will be held at the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho. http://www.westernlit.org/wla-conference-2022/
WLA Conference 2021
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The WLA Conference 2021 will be hosted by Professors Audrey Goodman and Lisa Tatonetti. It will take place in New Mexico. http://www.westernlit.org/wla-conference-2021/
About the WLA
The Western Literature Association (WLA) is a non-profit, scholarly association that promotes the study of the diverse literature and cultures of the North American West. http://www.westernlit.org/about/
Membership Information
Western American Literature is sent four times a year to members of the Western Literature Association as part of their membership. Members also have access to the online membership directory. http://www.westernlit.org/membership/
