We are Brooks Permissions.
Our goal is to introduce or extend your knowledge about the continuing relevance of Gwendolyn Brooks. We promote, protect and provide programming and resources related to her life and work. As the former Poet Laureate of Illinois and the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize in any category, this innovative writer, lecturer and educator stood at the nexus of several literary movements and generations.
WHAT WE OFFER
GET BOOKS!
Hold the work of Gwendolyn Brooks in your hands!
Order Annie Allen: The 75th Anniversary Edition and read the book that won Ms. Brooks the Pulitzer Prize along with the new tribute poems and critical essays that make this new edition a reason to celebrate! Or pick up Seasons: A Gwendolyn Brooks Experience, a popular collection of Ms. Brooks’ work. For something different pick up a copy of a Graphic Gwendolyn, an illustrated poetry format for selected poems. And don’t forget to check out our latest merch!
GET PERMISSION!
Need a quote? Want to use a poem? Here’s everything you need to know about licensing the work of Gwendolyn Brooks.
Brooks Permissions works with schools, artists, students, educators, libraries, museums, publishers, presenters and researchers who have requested permission to use Brooks’ work to complete research papers, provide information for lesson plans and projects, enhance presentations and artwork.
GET INVOLVED!
Check out our global events calendar so you can get involved with upcoming Brooks-related programming. Keep track as we add new events to the calendar for the 75th anniversary celebration of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Allen (October 1, 2024 thru May 1, 2025!)
Join the party! Submit your, or your organization’s, ideas on ways to observe this historic celebration. Approved events will be added to the calendar and promoted on our website and through our social media.
