A Lesson Before Dying Resources
WEBSITES
Studying Up
The University of Louisiana has a whole center dedicated to studying Gaines' work.
A Rewarding Experience
A literary prize has been established to honor Ernest J. Gaines.
MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS
Making the Big Time on the Small Screen
The novel was adapted into a TV movie in 1999.
ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS
Gaines the Teacher
An interview with the author on teaching writing.
Cracking the Code
This interviewer asks Gaines specific questions about how his own life influenced his writing of the novel.
VIDEO
Tante Time
Just like Grant, Ernest J. Gaines' biggest influence in his life was his aunt.
Tell Us About Yourself
An interview with Ernest J. Gaines.
In the Movies
The trailer of the film version of the novel.
AUDIO
Nightmare Scene
Listen to the first, terrible moments of the novel.
IMAGES
Hey, Smiley
A photograph of Ernest J. Gaines.
A Book By Its Cover
The cover of the novel.
Just Watch It
The DVD cover of the film version.