Our Current Fellows

Josh Anderson is the TJ Lyon Fellow, second year.

Hailing from the flatlands of North Dakota, Josh welcomes the change of scenery (and elevation) that Logan, Utah, has to offer. As a lover of all things outdoors, Josh enjoys hiking and exploring in Logan Canyon as well as snowboarding and ice-fishing. While at USU, Josh plans to continue his studies in Native American literature and languages, as well as North American nature writers and U.S. farm literature. Contact: josh.anderson@usu.edu.


Unfortunately, due to cuts in funding, we do not have a first-year fellow this year.


Kristin Ladd is the Marie Eccles Caine Book Review Fellow.

Information to come. In the meantime, if you need to contact her, you’ll get a response at kristin.ladd@usu.edu.

  • Western Literature Association (WLA)

    Founded in 1965, the Western Literature Association (WLA) is a non-profit, scholarly association that promotes the study of the diverse literature and cultures of the North American West, past and present.

    Conference Proposals

  • Western American Literature

    (The Journal)

    Jointly published by the Western Literature Association and Utah State University, Western American Literature is the leading journal in western American literary studies.

    Article Submissions