"Gale, once again, needs to receive accolades for continuing their quest to provide students at the secondary level and beyond with such a comprehensive resource covering African literature, from the obscure to the well-known. A must purchase, as each volume in this series will be an asset to any library which services secondary level patrons and above."
Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist (Dec. 15, 2000)
"This series will be a welcome addition to public and academic libraries. It will be most useful to high school students and undergraduates."
-- American Libraries (May 2000)
"Articles are well illustrated, readable, and have bibliographies. Recommended for general readers and undergraduates."
-- CHOICE (April 2000)
"This is an accessible, well-written, and thoroughly researched reference tool that would enhance any serious literary criticism collection. Recommended."
-- Book Report (2/1/2000)
"The first volume of the series is an impressive beginning. Recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries."
-- Booklist (01/01/00)
"Recommended for academic and public libraries."
-- Library Journal (January 2000)