Western Literature Association
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The WLA
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.

Membership
Membership

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. 

The Journal
The Journal

Western American Literature is the premiere journal in the field of western literary and cultural studies. Subscribe today! 

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#BLM
#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…. 

Conference 2024
Conference 2024

The 2024 WLA Conference will take place in beautiful Tucson. Our current WLA President is Dr. Billy Stratton.

Conference 2025
Conference 2025

The WLA Conference 2025 will be hosted by Professor Kalenda Eaton, who will take us to Oklahoma!

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Membership

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. 

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Journal

Western American Literature is the premiere journal in the field of western literary and cultural studies. Learn more and subscribe to the journal below.

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