What is the Illinois Authors Directory?
The Illinois Authors Directory helps readers discover authors connected to Illinois. You can browse by last-name initial or filter by last name, town or city, genre, and audience.
Who can be included?
An author may be included if they meet at least one of these criteria:
- They are or have been an Illinois resident.
- They have written about an Illinois subject of interest, such as Abraham Lincoln, the Chicago Cubs, or Illinois flowers.
- They have written about real places in Illinois or fictional places specifically set in Illinois.
What information appears in a listing?
A listing may include an author’s biography, Illinois connection, genre, and intended audience.
How do I request a listing or submit an update?
Email islcenterforthebook@ilsos.gov. Include the author’s name and the information you’d like added or corrected.
How do I contact an author?
Use the contact information in the author’s listing, if provided.