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Program The Center for the Book

Indiana

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Mission Statement

The Indiana Center for the Book is a program of the Indiana State Library and an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. It promotes interest in reading, writing, literacy, libraries and Indiana's literary heritage by sponsoring events and serving as an information resource at the state and local level. The Center supports both the professional endeavors and the popular pursuits of Indiana's residents toward reading and writing.

Director

Suzanne Walker
icb@library.in.gov

Mailing address

Indiana State Library
140 North Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296
317-232-3700

Website

URL: http://www.in.gov/library/icb.htm

Parent Institution

Indiana State Library
Indianapolis, Indiana

Programs

State Authors and/or Literary Map

Literary Map (PDF)

Videos

Great Reads from Great Places

Photo Gallery

  • 5 female masked employees of the center for the book at a conference booth
    The Indiana Center for the Book and Indiana Humanities, along with volunteers, prep for the National Book Festival.
    Photo Credit: Josh Petrusa
  • overhead shot of the children's group
    Children assemble at the Indiana State Museum to hear a reading of the winning essay from Indiana Center for the Book’s Indiana Statehood Day Essay Contest.
    Photo Credit: Suzanne Walker
  • Chadwick Gillenwater and A’Lelia Bundles sitting at a table in a library with recipients looking on
    Chadwick Gillenwater and A’Lelia Bundles sign books at an author signing for the Indiana Letters About Literature Youth Literacy Day.
    Photo Credit: Anna Goben
  • close up shot of the young readers room with a small house for readers in the foreground
    The Indiana Young Readers Center, located inside the Indiana State Library, features Indiana Authors, Clifford’s dog house, and an exhibit on cursive writing.
    Photo Credit: Suzanne Walker