• The Western Literature Association has proved to be an invaluable asset and I look forward to continuing to attend throughout my career.
    Jacqueline Harris
    PhD Candidate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Student membership in the WLA

Graduate students are eligible for a discounted membership to the Western Literature Association ($30 for US students, $45 for Canadian or Mexican students, and $55 for students from outside of North America). The membership includes a subscription to the scholarly journal Western American Literature and a copy of the membership directory, updated every two years.

Please note that anyone presenting a paper at the annual conference must be a member of the WLA.  If you’d like to become a member and/or subscriber:

- use our secure online gateway

- or download and print our membform 2011 pdf and send it to us at Western American Literature, 3200 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-3200.

- or download and print our membform 2011 word document and send it to us at Western American Literature, 3200 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-3200.

  • 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