About

Anlie Williams is an English Literature student pursuing her Master’s at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Currently, she researches the 19th century original volumes and adaptation history of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Anlie also examines the materiality and reception of two 21st century editions and their effects on textual reading practices. Additionally, she is interested in considering the future and evolution of the print book in relationship to technology like e-books and ChatGPT. Her research areas of interest include Book History, 19th-20th century American Literature, Novel Studies, Reading Practices, Reception Studies, Children’s Literature, Digital Humanities, and Public Humanities.

In addition to her BA in English (Literary and Cultural Studies) from UNCW, Anlie obtained a minor in Assistance Dog Training via the paws4people/UNCW Service Dog Training Program. Previously, she worked as a Processing Intern in Randall Library’s Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History. She now holds two positions in on-campus jobs, one as a Teaching Assistant between UNCW’s Computer Science and English Departments, and the other as a Master Writing Consultant at UNCW’s University Learning Center. In her free time, Anlie can be found on Wrightsville Beach or at Fort Fisher with a well-loved paperback.