Websites
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Here's a brief but informative intro to our man Carl.
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It's a National Historic Site (where you can check out Mrs. Sandburg's goat farm).
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There's a lot to learn about Sandburg.
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(Or, at least, visit its official webpage.)
Video
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It's worth watching just for Sandburg's fake voices.
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Check out "Chicago" as a cool music video.
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"Chicago" is read in this excerpt from the PBS special.
Audio
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A group-reading set against some classic photos.
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Here's another reading.
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From the fantastic album Illinoise
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Way to rock the middle part, Carl.
Images
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Here's a look back in Sandburg's day.
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Check out this view of the modern city by night.
Articles & Interviews
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Get the scoop.
Books
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Read the best of Sandburg's poems here.
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Check out Sandburg's stories for kids.
Movies & TV
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A PBS documentary on our dude.
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The Oscar-winning musical (which has nothing to do with good ol' Carl, but we highly recommend it anyway).