Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Modernism: A Worn Path
This lesson focuses on Eudora Welty, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and her short story "A Worn Path." It provides background on Welty as well as a link to the text, reading questions, and a quiz for the short story.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Updike
A biography of John Updike, one of America's most esteemed and prolific writers. He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his fiction, as well as other major awards. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Edith Wharton
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief discussion of the life and work of Edith Wharton, first female novelist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The site is provided by the National Women's Hall of Fame, a museum of women's...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Luis Alvarez Biographical
A biography of Luis Alvarez, a California native, who was awarded the 1968 Pulitzer Prize in Physics for his work with subatomic particles.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1936 Award Ceremony Speech
At this site from the Nobel E Museum you can read Per Hallstrom's presentation speech before the Swedish Academy prior to Eugene O'Neill's acceptance of the Nobel Prize.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: John Steinbeck: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
Here is a chronology of Steinbeck's work. Click on the year to view information about that year. The information on each novel is very brief, but this is a great resource for the covers (some of them the original) of his books.
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction: Joyce Carol Oates: Detailed Bibliography and Awards
An extensive listing of the works of Joyce Carol Oates, including her novels, collections, anthologies, and short stories. Click on the year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions of each work.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Robert Penn Warren
Discover the American poet Robert Penn Warren, recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes for his poems and plays. This profile features the poem "Lullaby: Smile in Sleep."
Vocabulary.com
Vocabulary From "Hamilton" Lyrics, Act 1
This site contains a list of 50 words from Act I lyrics from the Broadway production of Hamilton, a Grammy Award-winning and the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the...
Other
Encyclopedia.com: N. Scott Momaday, 1934
This is a biography of the novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday. It includes a list of his works and awards including the Pulitzer.
University of Iowa
The Editorial Cartoons of j.n. 'Ding' Darling (1876 1962)
This collection celebrates the work of journalist Jay N. "Ding" Darling. Twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize for syndicated editorial cartoons, you can browse his collection by topic, people, or events. Includes biographical information and...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller is presented in this biography for his plays revolving around post-World War II America, paying particular attention to the middle class and effects of Communism. See "Arthur Miller Activities" for related materials.
Other
Neurotic Poets: Sylvia Plath
This is a detailed biography on the often turbulent life and poetry of Sylvia Plath (1932-1963 CE). Included are links to full-texts of Plath's poems and images.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Robert Penn Warren
A founding father of the New Criticism movement in literature, this is a brief biography of Robert Penn Warren featuring his poetic and fictitious contributions to the literary world. See "Robert Penn Warren Activities" for related...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Marianne Moore
Marianne Moore is the focus of this brief biography, remembered for her twentieth century poetry which embraced nature in a scientific sense as well as humanity. See "Marianne Moore Activities" for related materials.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Alice Walker
A good balance of biographical information and commentary on Alice Walker's work. Includes a suggested reading list.
Other
University of Mississippi: Mississippi Writers Page: Clifton L. Taulbert
This page from Ole Miss gives detailed background information about Taulbert, as well as lists of books he's written, media adaptations of his work, and a link to his personal web page.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Gadget" Teacher Guide
"The Gadget" teacher guide features brief synopsis and list of themes as well as ideas for interdisciplinary connections.