Official Reading List for Literature-in-English (2026–2030)

The full announcement is available on the WAEC Nigeria website. The official PDF, also provided by WAEC, lists the following texts to be studied:

Shakespearean Text

• Antony and Cleopatra

African Prose

• So the Path Does Not Die
• Redemption Road

Non-African Prose

• To Kill a Mockingbird
• Path of Lucas

African Drama

• Once Upon an Elephant
• The Marriage of Anansewa

Non-African Drama

• An Inspector Calls
• A Man for All Seasons

Selected Poetry

• Gabriel Okara
• Elizabeth L. A. Kamara
• Wole Soyinka
• Niyi Osundare
• S.O.H. Afriyie-Vidza
• Syl Cheney-Coker
• Lord Byron
• Geoffrey Chaucer
• Seamus Heaney
• Maya Angelou
• Fleur Adcock
• Wilfred Wilson Gipson

You can view or download the official PDF reading list from WAEC: 2026–2030 WAEC Literature Texts PDF.

Why Start Reading Early?

These books and poems are the sources for WASSCE Literature questions from 2026 to 2030. Many of the texts require deep understanding, so students benefit from reading and revising well ahead.

• Read each text carefully to understand characters, themes, and techniques.
• Discuss with teachers, classmates, and in study groups for better insight.
• Start outlining main ideas, taking brief notes as you read.
• Plan your reading calendar early so you can finish the core texts well before revision season.

What Should Schools and Candidates Do Next?

• Get copies of all required books and poetry selections for classes and candidates now.
• Review the full official WAEC list (PDF) to confirm all titles and authors.
• Update lesson notes and teaching schedules with the new texts.
• Organize group readings and discussions as part of study routines.

Staying current with the official list will help you avoid studying outdated material, and gives you a better chance to excel in your Literature-in-English papers.