Creative Writing and Literature
Discover curated resources for writers and readers, including literary criticism databases, publishing guides, and book club tools. Find support for your creative writing process and literary research projects.
Encyclopedia of Modern China
Presents critical information on the people, politics, economy, art, and literature of China from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day.
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation
Offers information on the formative years of the United States, from just prior to the American Revolution to the inauguration of Andrew Jackson, including information on politics, daily life, and the arts.
Explora High School
Searches the contents of several databases at once, so high school students can find information and primary source documents on topics including language arts, business, careers, technology, science, math, and more.
Explora Middle School
Searches the contents of several databases at once, so middle school students can find information on topics including animals, geography, current events, math, and language arts.
Folktales and Fairy Tales: Traditions and Texts from around the World
Provides coverage of folktales and fairy tales from around the world, including the history of the fairy tales and their contemporary importance.
Literary Reference Source
Contains information on authors and literature, including biographies, interviews, book reviews, literary criticism, poetry, and short stories.
Literature Databases
Features the American and English Literature Collection, including works of poetry, drama, and prose.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Recommends fiction and nonfiction books to young readers based on books they’ve liked in the past, their interests, and their reading levels. Includes guides and recommendations based on Common Core.
NoveList Plus
Recommends fiction and nonfiction books to teens and adults based on books they’ve liked in the past, favorite authors, and genres.