Reviews and Awards
"The 500-plus alphabetically arranged entries in this wide-ranging survey cover the canon...backed up by a thorough index of names and subjects."
School Library Journal
"...a strong resource in terms of its scope and breadth...an excellent starting point or background resource for anyone conducting research within the broad spectrum of African American literature."
Booklist
"The coverage of new and emerging authors...is particularly strong...Those interested in an exploration of the African American literary tradition will appreciate this volume...Recommended."
Choice
"...helpful...progressive...clearly written...recommended..."
Library Journal
"...compact and accessible..."
SLJ Curriculum Connections
"...[a] concise, readable reference source...a good starting point for students researching African-American literature and its history...Recommended."
Library Media Connection