Concise dictionary of American literature
Call Number: REF PS21 .R5
Crowell's handbook of contemporary American poetry
Call Number: REF PS323.5 M3
The Norton anthology of modern and contemporary poetry
Call Number: PS613 .N67
The Norton introduction to poetry
Call Number: PN6101 .N6
Poetry speaks: hear great poets read their work from Tennyson to Plath
Call Number: PS323.5 P58
Reflections on Racism Poetry Jam
Call Number: DVD26
Specific Websites
Site for independent literary communities including children’s literature, creative non-fiction, fiction, plays and poetry www.litline.org/iwd/
Features information on poetry markets and news with particular interest in the work of unpublished poets www.poetsfreelunch.org
Guide to Poetry & Literature Streaming Video
Resource for locating streaming video of poets, fiction writers, and critics as they read and discuss their own and each others work loc.gov/rr/program/bib/
Illinois Emerging Writer's Competition
Recognize and reward Illinois emerging writers who have not yet published but those on the cusp of accomplishment bradley.e…emerging/index.shtml
Poetry workshops for children and teens including their teachers, counselors and leaders poeticlicenseinc.net
Non-profit organization that inspires and supports literary arts springfie…poetsandwriters.com