Updated: August 26, 2010
Literature is filled with talented women writers throughout history. Did you know that some women inspired radical change to American society with their words? Discover the impact of notable women authors and how their dedication to narrative created influential fiction, non-fiction and poetry.Curious how these women became successful despite the challenges they faced? Find out why they were so driven to change the world, one book at a time.
How much do you know about the author of To Kill a Mockingbird? Find out here.
Find out how this author's writing helped change our nation and lead to the abolition of slavery.
Get to know more about the Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist.
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Meet some of the pioneering writers who changed the face of American literature.











