• Testimonials

    The Western Literature Association has proved to be an invaluable asset and I look forward to continuing to attend throughout my career.
    Jacqueline Harris
    PhD Candidate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Social Media

• Please follow us on Facebook!

The WLA hosts two FB sites: one general page for all who are interested in the WLA (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Western-Literature-Association/108512689178272) and one for graduate student members of the WLA (http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/WLAgrads/). The latter is a great way for graduate students to find roommates at the conference, ride shares, etc.

• Follow the WLA on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/WesternAmerica1

  • Western Literature Association (WLA)

    Founded in 1965, 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, past and present.

    Conference Proposals

  • Western American Literature (WAL)

    (The Journal)

    Published by the Western Literature Association, Western American Literature is the leading journal in western American literary studies.

    Article Submissions