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American Library Association (ALA) |
Great resource for information abut libraries, conferences and any number of
national literary happenings.
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American Literature Association |
A coalition of societies devoted to the study of American authors and their
works.
(Link) |
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Arrange an Author Visit (ALA) |
Helpful information and links about arranging
author visits.
(Link) |
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Book and Media Awards (ALA) |
Includes the
Newberry, Caldecott, Sibert, Wilder, Batchelder, Belpre, Geisel, and Odyssey
awards.
(Link) |
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Book lists (ALA) |
A variety of
relevant book lists
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Children's Book Council |
Non-profit group that promotes children's literature and a number of reading
initiatives.
(Link) |
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Children's Notable Lists (ALA) |
Exemplary books,
videos, recordings, and software for children.
(Link) |
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Downstate Story Magazine |
An Independent Not-for-Profit Literary Magazine that strives to be different and appeal to everyone. Each issue contains 10 original short stories with original illustrations. Promotes Illinois and Midwestern writers and artists. Downstate Story is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
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First Book |
First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy - access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise, First Book has distributed more than 65 million free and low-cost books to disadvantaged children and the programs that serve them. First Book organizations in Illinois include:
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Friends of Libraries USA |
On February 1, 2009, Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) and the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) joined forces to become an expanded division of ALA known as ALTAFF, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations. Through this partnership, ALTAFF unites libraries’ voices to speak out on behalf of library services and free public access to information.
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Great Books Foundation |
Promotes reading and public discourse through book discussion groups.
(Link) |
| Illinois Poet Laureate, Kevin Stein |
The Illinois Poet Laureate is an ambassador for poetry who is appointed by the Governor of Illinois. Dr. Stein was appointed Illinois Poet Laureate in 2003 and has made it his mission to make “poetry more available and more accessible to people in their everyday lives”. He is especially known for his Illinois Youth Poetry project, Bread & Steel audio CD, Poetry Now project and his partnership with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. (Link) |
| James Jones Literary Society |
The James Jones Literary Society was founded in 1992. The Society is international in scope and aims to further appreciation for Jones's writings and his other accomplishments that are significant to the study and appreciation of 20th Century literature. The Society seeks to keep his works in print, to encourage Jones scholarship, and to honor him by conferring a $10,000 annual First Novel Fellowship upon an unpublished writer. The James Jones Literary Society is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition and donates $500 to the competition each year. (Link) |
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LIBWEB |
An indispensable gateway to the online offerings of libraries around the
country, updated daily.
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National Book Foundation |
Literary awareness site from the sponsors of the National Book Award.
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National Education Assocation (NEA) |
Childrens' top
100 books. (Link) |
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Ninth Letter |
Ninth Letter is jointly sponsored by the faculty and students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of English and the School of Art and Design. This site provides links to their journal and pod casts which feature various literary artists. Ninth Letter is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
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NEA |
Teachers' top
100 books.
(Link) |
| Quiddity International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program |
Quiddity’s international literary journal is a publication of Benedictine University at Springfield. It is published semi-annually. Quiddity’s companion public-radio program is produced in partnership with Illinois Public Radio’s hub-station, NPR member and PRI affiliate WUIS/WIPA. Quiddity is a publishing partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. (Link) |
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Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) |
RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy:
reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of
choosing free books to keep. (Link) |
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RHINO |
A non-profit literary organization based in Evanston, Illinois, with a central-Illinois presence in Normal, Illinois. It is an annual journal featuring high-quality, diverse poetry, short/shorts and translations. RHINO is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
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The Society of Children's Book
Writers and Illustrators Illinois Chapter |
Are you looking for a speaker for your bookstore, school or library? You've
come to the right place.
(Link) |
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Academy
of American Poets |
Dedicated to assisting poets at all stages of their careers and creating awareness of the importance of poetry.
(Link) |
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Authors Marketing Group |
An organization created to help new authors come together and share positive marketing experiences and in the end - sell more books.
(Link) |
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Council of Literary Magazines &
Presses |
Gateway to information on non-profit and literary publishing options, sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
(Link) |
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Downstate Story Magazine |
An Independent Not-for-Profit Literary Magazine that is published every fall with an entry deadline of June 30 of each year. All varieties of genres are accepted. Anyone can submit work. Downstate Story is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
(Link) |
| Illinois Poet Laureate, Kevin Stein |
The Illinois Poet Laureate is an ambassador for poetry who is appointed by the Governor of Illinois. Dr. Stein was appointed Illinois Poet Laureate in 2003 and has made it his mission to make “poetry more available and more accessible to people in their everyday lives”. He is especially known for his Illinois Youth Poetry project, Bread & Steel audio CD, Poetry Now project and his partnership with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. (Link) |
| James Jones Literary Society |
The James Jones Literary Society was founded in 1992. The Society is international in scope and aims to further appreciation for Jones's writings and his other accomplishments that are significant to the study and appreciation of 20th Century literature. The Society seeks to keep his works in print, to encourage Jones scholarship, and to honor him by conferring a $10,000 annual First Novel Fellowship upon an unpublished writer. The James Jones Literary Society is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition and donates $500 to the competition each year. (Link) |
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LITLINE |
Resources for the independent literary community and the Spoon River Poetry Review, from Illinois State University.
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National Writers Association Foundation |
Non-profit providers of workshops and scholarships for American writers.
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Ninth Letter |
Ninth Letter is jointly sponsored by the faculty and students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of English and the School of Art and Design. They accept submissions of fiction, poetry, essays, and interviews from September 1 to April 30 for their semi-annual publication. Ninth Letter is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
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Poets & Writers |
Provides assistance to writers with support from donors and the National Endowment for the Arts.
(Link) |
| Quiddity International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program |
Quiddity’s international literary journal is a publication of Benedictine University at Springfield. It is published semi-annually. Quiddity’s companion public-radio program is produced in partnership with Illinois Public Radio’s hub-station, NPR member and PRI affiliate WUIS/WIPA. Quiddity is a publishing partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. (Link) |
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RHINO |
A non-profit literary organization based in Evanston, Illinois, with a central-Illinois presence in Normal, Illinois. They look for idiosyncratic, rigorous, lively, passionate, and funny work. The Annual Reading Period is April 1 to October 1. RHINO is a partner with the Illinois Center for the Book in the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.
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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Illinois Chapter |
Are you interested in writing and/or illustrating for children? Have you
written or illustrated a children's book but don't know what to do now? Are
you looking for a writing class, an illustration class, an agent? You've
come to the right place. (Link) |
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United States Copyright Office |
Learn the facts about copyright laws protecting the written word.
(Link) |
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Winning Writers |
Winning Writers finds and creates quality resources for poets and writers.
(Link) |
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Writers' Center |
Non-profit group providing resources for writers and workshops.
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