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. . . And the Earth Did Not Devour Him by Tomás Rivera

. . . And the Earth Did Not Devour Him
Go to this section of the Glencoe Literature Web site for a summary of Rivera's novel, a list of related readings, and a printable study guide.

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Voices from the Gaps: Amy Tan
This University of Minnesota site offers a brief biography of Amy Tan, a bibliography of her works, and related links.

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson

The Dramatic Vision of August Wilson
Read this review of "Fences" author, August Wilson. What constitues a good literary review? What elements of a good review does this one contain?

Eyes On the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years, 1954–1965 by Juan Williams

NPR Names Juan Williams as New Host
To find out more about author Juan Williams, read this National Public Radio press release. You will learn why Williams is such a renowned nonfiction writer.

The National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum Web site provides a comprehensive history of the Civil Rights movement and the struggles and triumphs of African Americans. Follow the Interactive Tour to learn more about this period in U. S. history.