Illinois Authors

The names of 35 distinguished Illinois authors are etched into the 4th floor frieze of the Illinois State Library Building.

Lorraine Hansberry
A Raisin in the Sun; To Be Young, Gifted, and Black; The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window...

Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address; The Language of Liberty; The Gettysburg Address...

Donald Culross Peattie
A natural history of North American trees; A book of hours; Diversions of the field...

The Complete list of names

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Linda Mitchell

Born: in Phoenix, AZ
Pen Name: None

Connection to Illinois: Although born in Arizona, Linda Mitchell has lived in the Chicago area most of her life.

Biography: Linda is not only a writer, but also a musician, songwriter, and metalsmith.

Awards:

Primary Literary Genre(s): Poetry

Primary Audience(s): Adult readers