This Goodly Land
On This Day in Alabama Literary History
- In 1998, the first Alabama Writers Symposium opens in Monroeville, Ala.
- In 2004, the Harper Lee Award for Alabama's Distinguished Writer is given to Alabama author Sonia Sanchez at the Alabama Writers Symposium in Monroeville, Ala.
From Sand Mountain to Bayou La Batre, Alabama’s literary heritage is as rich as its geography. This Goodly Land is a dynamic portal through which the world can explore Alabama’s diverse literary landscape. Join us on this tour of Alabama’s literary abundance, past and present.
