Assembly on American Literature (AAL)


This assembly promotes communication and cooperation among people who have a special interest in the field of American literature; presents programs and special projects on this subject; encourages the development of research, experimentation, and investigation into effective teaching and scholarship; promotes writing of articles and publications devoted to it; and integrates the efforts of those with an interest in the subject. The assembly does not promote only the "canon" of American literature, but encourages teachers to explore and utilize the rich and diverse cultures within American literature in their classrooms.

Members receive the AAL publication Notes on American Literature which includes peer reviewed articles of members’ research on American authors and the teaching of American literature. For more information, please contact AAL officers who also serve on the editorial board:

• Joseph Milner, AAL Co-chair, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
• Mary Graciano, Secretary, University of Michigan, Michigan
• Juliet A. Emanuel, D.A., AAL Treasurer, BMCC/CUNY, New York, NY

Please send submissions for Notes on American Literature to AAL Chair/Editor: Mabel Khawaja, English Department, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668-0099.

The Assembly on American Literature (AAL) invites you to join this important special interest group of the National Council of Teachers of English.  Membership Form

Annual dues are $10, or $25.00 for three years, payable to AAL Treasurer, Juliet A. Emanuel, D.A. (English), BMCC/CUNY, Deputy Chair: Department of Developmental Skills, 199 Chambers St. N434, New York, NY 10007.