Local Resources
- Chicago Humanities Festival
We bring together novelists, scholars, musicians, archaeologists, historians, artists, performers, playwrights, theologians, poets, architects, policy makers, and others...to offer conversations, performances, screenings, and exhibits on a theme of universal interest, such as Speed, Citizens, Belief, and Style. - American Writer's Museum
The mission of the American Writers Museum is to engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence eon our history, our identity, our culture, and our daily lives. - Poetry Foundation
The first space in Chicago dedicated solely to the art of poetry, the Poetry Foundation building realizes Harriet Monroe’s dream, set out in her very first editorial, that the magazine would help poets pursue their art, increase public interest in poetry, and raise the profile of poetry in our culture. - Evanston Literary Festival
The Evanston Literary Festival...celebrates the literary culture of Evanston. In partnership with a variety of local cultural institutions and businesses, ELF brings a variety of free readings, workshops, and live lit events to Evanston.
Local Live Lit
- WRITE CLUB
WRITE CLUB is the world's greatest competitive reading series, featuring only the most audacious and fearsome of writers and performers. It’s Live Lit at its most vibrant and visceral.
Workshops and Groups
- Young Chicago Authors
YCA offers programming and workshops for 12-25 year olds in a variety of topics. Some examples include emcee rappers workshops, "queeriosity," and hip hop spoken word. - Chicago Poetry Center
Our mission is to connect people with poetry, equitably engage poets with communities, and foster creativity and literacy in schools. CPC's programming includes events, workshops, CPS residency programs, and online resources.
Crash Course: Literature
- Crash Course: Literature
Look for "Crash Course" videos on particular works of literature including Sula, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hamlet and more.