African American Literature Timeline Posters

This three-part poster series documents important events of African American literature from the 1500s to the modern era.

AuthorSpeak: Alice Walker Poster

Bring Alice Walker’s unique literary vision to your classroom with this free poster.

AuthorSpeak: Frederick Douglass Poster

The tenacity and wisdom of activist Frederick Douglass come to life in this free AuthorSpeak poster.

AuthorSpeak: Octavia E. Butler Poster

Inspire your students to emulate Octavia E. Butler’s passion for writing with this free poster celebrating her achievements.

AuthorSpeak: Ralph Ellison Poster

Display Ralph Ellison’s powerful words in your classroom with this free AuthorSpeak poster.

AuthorSpeak: Toni Morrison Poster

Celebrate the works of Toni Morrison with this free poster featuring motifs from her novel Beloved.

AuthorSpeak: W. E. B. Du Bois Poster

Celebrate the legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois with this free poster featuring one of his most famous quotes on education.

AuthorSpeak: Zora Neale Hurston Poster

Bring this legendary Harlem Renaissance writer’s unique wisdom to your classroom.

Echoes From Literature: Frederick Douglass Poster

Remember Frederick Douglass’s powerful message of progress with this free poster.

Echoes From Literature: Lorraine Hansberry Poster

Remind your students to take time to think critically with this free poster featuring a quote from A Raisin in the Sun.

Echoes From Literature: Sojourner Truth Poster

Abolitionist Sojourner Truth’s powerful declaration of courage shines on this free classroom poster.

The Hate U Give Free Crossword Puzzle

Reviewing Angie Thomas’s powerful novel is fun with this free crossword puzzle.

Invisible Man Free Crossword Puzzle

Make reviewing the issues addressed in Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man easier with this free crossword puzzle.

A Raisin in the Sun Free Crossword Puzzle

Solidify the importance of family and dreams with the help of this free crossword puzzle for A Raisin in the Sun.

Their Eyes Were Watching God Free Crossword Puzzle

Have students recall key points of Zora Neale Hurston’s best-known work with this free crossword puzzle.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Free Crossword Puzzle

Download this crossword puzzle to review Frederick Douglass’s memoir that remains an influential piece of literature.

How to Teach The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The Autobiography of Malcolm X presents the incredible tale of Malcolm X's struggle for equality and civil justice.

How to Teach Beloved

Shock and delight your students by teaching Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer-winning novel Beloved.

How to Teach Black Boy

Richard Wright’s eloquent account of his life in the Jim Crow South makes a great addition to any unit on autobiographies.

How to Teach The Bluest Eye

Learn how to teach the complicated themes of race and beauty standards in Toni Morrison’s timeless novel.

How to Teach Ghost

Running on relatable themes, Ghost is a surefire way to engage your students through a contemporary text.

How to Teach The Hate U Give

Rich with literary merit and gripping social commentary, The Hate U Give will have your students eager to follow Starr Carter’s story.

How to Teach Invisible Man

Ralph Ellison’s groundbreaking novel examines the neglectful relationship between African Americans and society in the 1930s.

How to Teach A Lesson Before Dying

Race, inequality, and education are just some of the themes students will encounter in A Lesson Before Dying.

How to Teach Monster

Court is in session: Learn everything you need to know about Monster with this free guide.

How to Teach Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

An essential American work, Frederick Douglass’s narrative explores themes of freedom, race, and education.

How to Teach Native Son

Richard Wright’s Native Son presents an unflinching depiction of institutionalized racism and its consequences.

How to Teach The Other Wes Moore

Following the lives of two men with the same name, The Other Wes Moore presents lessons on nature versus nurture.

How to Teach The Poet X

If you’re aiming to slam poetry into the hearts of your students, look no further than novel-in-verse, The Poet X.

How to Teach A Raisin in the Sun

Learn how to discuss and examine the important social issues presented in A Raisin in the Sun.

How to Teach Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the perfect book to encourage open conversations about racism and tolerance.

How to Teach Tears of a Tiger

Students will love Tears of a Tiger for its relatable characters and honest portrayal of teenage angst and depression.

How to Teach Their Eyes Were Watching God

Learn how to relate the themes present in Zora Neale Hurston’s novel to modern personal and societal problems.

How to Teach Warriors Don’t Cry

Help your students understand a crucial event in American history by teaching Melba Pattillo Beals’s harrowing memoir.