The below websites provide additional information on Literature & Poetry.
The collection primary focus is on African American literature and history in Illinois.
Journal of Literature and Art run by students. Committed to widening readership beyond established audience
Directory of Illinois Writers
Site for independent literary communities including children’s literature, creative non-fiction, fiction, plays and poetry.
List of journals and other literary information.
Independent biannual literary magazine that features fiction, poetry, essays, photography, interviews and reviews.
Free Lunch
Features information on poetry markets and news with particular interest in the work of unpublished poets.
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 other’s work.
Illinois Emerging Writer's Competition
Recognize and reward Illinois emerging writers who have not yet published but those on the cusp of accomplishment,
This website is Eastern Illinois University literary journal literary works.
This website is Jack Lynch's Literary Resources Guide.
This website is University of Illinois literary journal.
Poetic License Inc
Poetry workshops for children and teens including their teachers, counselors and leaders.
Online collection of recordings of poets reading their work.
Published by an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry to celebrate the best poetry.
This website is an independent poetry publisher and journal affiliated with DePaul University.
Springfield Poets and Writers
This website non-profit organization inspires and supports literary arts.
This website features fiction, poetry, literary essays and graphic art.
Publishes scholarly texts, poetry, fiction and non-fiction
Users will find an extensive list of links to Web resources in African-American Literature.