List of Gambian writers

The following is a list of Gambian writers.

B

 * Janet Badjan-Young (1937–), playwright

C

 * William Conton (1925–2003), educator, historian and novelist, also associated with Sierra Leone
 * Hassoum Ceesay (1971–), historian, curator, educator, scholar and novelist

D

 * Ebou Dibba (1943–2000), novelist

F

 * Dayo Forster, novelist

J

 * Hassan Bubacar Jallow (1950–), law books, politician and barrister
 * Augusta Jawara (1924–1981), playwright
 * Joseph Henry Joof (1960–)
 * Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924–2011), historian, politician and Pan-Africanist
 * Tamsier Joof (1973–)

M

 * Augusta Mahoney (1924–1981), playwright and activist for women's rights
 * Florence Mahoney (1929–), author and historian

N

 * Sulayman S. Nyang (1944–2018), historian and lecturer

P

 * Lenrie Peters (1932−2009), poet and novelist, also associated with Sierra Leone

S

 * Tijan Sallah (1958–), poet, publisher
 * Sally Singhateh (1977–), poet and novelist
 * Lamin Sanneh (1942–2019), scholar, novelist, historian, and poet
 * Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe (1990–), novelist, scholar, playwright, poet, and event organizer

W

 * Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), poet