Using literature in language classroom is a beneficial for mastering not only linguistic system but also life in relation to the target language. This study is about investigating the awareness of Sudanese EFL teachers of secondary school in using approaches of teaching literature. It aims to investigate whether EFL teachers of secondary schools are aware of approaches of teaching literature or not. In addition to that, it aims to find out reasons behind the lack of awareness about approaches of teaching literature among Sudanese EFL teachers of secondary schools. The study uses the descriptive approach. It is a qualitative one. The interview is used as a tool for data collection. The population of the study is different Sudanese secondary school teachers who teaches English in Khartoum state and, participated in the correction of the Sudanese secondary school examination in 2020. The sample of the study consists of 30 teachers. The study concluded that the majority of teachers don't use approaches of teaching literature when teaching simplified literature books. In addition to that they neglect the poems which are provided in the national curriculum "SPINE". Also they do not receive any training on how to teach literature .The study recommends that secondary school teachers should be well trained in using approaches in teaching literature.