The Illinois Authors Directory helps readers discover authors connected to Illinois. Search by last name, browse by initial, or filter by town or city, genre, and audience.
An author may be included in the directory if they:
- Are or have been an Illinois resident
- Have written about a subject of interest related to Illinois, such as Abraham Lincoln, the Chicago Cubs, or Illinois flowers of Illinois, etc.
- Have written about real places in Illinois or fictional places specifically set in Illinois.
Listings may include an author’s biography, Illinois connection, and the genre and audience of their books.
Use the filters to explore authors and discover writers whose work or background interests you. To request a new listing or submit an update, email islcenterforthebook@ilsos.gov.
