"Annie Allen" is a poetry collection written by Gwendolyn Brooks, a pioneering African American poet. The book was published in 1949 and went on to receive critical acclaim, earning Brooks the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1950. The collection focuses on the life and experiences of its titular character, Annie Allen, exploring themes of race, identity, womanhood, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize, and her work played a significant role in giving a voice to the African American experience in mid-20th century America. "Annie Allen" remains a seminal work in African American literature and continues to be studied and celebrated for its lyrical beauty, social commentary, and insight into the complexities of Black identity.