Nurturing and Connecting Readers and Writers, and Honoring our Rich Literary Heritage

Illinois Center for the Book was established as an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress  at the Illinois State Library in 1985. The purpose of the Center is to: stimulate a public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries while fostering an appreciation of Illinois' rich literary heritage. The Illinois Center for the Book is a part of the Illinois State Library's Library Development Group and administers statewide literary programs and projects.

The Illinois Center for the Book is guided by an Advisory Committee composed of librarians, authors, publishers, educators, business men and women, government/municipality employees and interested citizens from a general cross section of the state who provide leadership and support. The Illinois Center for the Book also works within a network of the 50 state center affiliates through the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

For more information visit the Illinois Center for the Book website or contact Bonnie Matheis at bmatheis@ilsos.net