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An affiliate of the Center for the Book in the
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Welcome to the Website of the Illinois Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and a 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization sponsored by the Illinois State Library. By exploring this site, you will learn about the programs and services of the Illinois Center for the Book. Be sure to bookmark this site and visit often as the Website and programs of the Center are evaluated and updated regularly.
Fahrenheit 451, the classic science fiction novel by Illinois author Ray Bradbury, has been selected for The Big Read, a reading program in West Central Illinois libraries, schools and other community organizations that encourages reading and discussion of literary works as a way to celebrate books and promote the importance of reading.
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The Illinois Authors Directory includes authors, illustrators, and photographers who have published books, lived in Illinois at one time in their lives, or have books that are about Illinois Subjects or are set in Illinois.