About SL
CAPSULE HISTORY
Sport Literate is one of many magazines that emerged from the writing program of Columbia College, but it is the only literary magazine in the world that explores sport and leisure from a creative nonfiction perspective.
Take a look at some of the awards we’re collecting in our niche:
- “Christmas City, USA,” by Michael McColly, won a 2000 creative nonfiction award from the Illinois Arts Council
- “Obituary with Bamboo Fly Rod,” by Franks Soos , cited as a Notable Essay in Best American Sports Writing of 1997
- “Running with Ghosts,” by Mark Wukas cited as a Notable Essay in Best American Sports Writing of 1998
- “And These Are the Good Times,” by Patricia Ann McNair, won a 1998 creative nonfiction award from the Illinois Arts Council
- “How To Serve,” by John Conway, won a 1998 creative nonfiction award from the Illinois Arts Council
As a longtime subscriber of SL, I am loathe to admit I initially subscribed as only a favor to support a friend. “What, I wondered… would I ever find of interest to read in a lit mag dedicated to the pursuit of sports?” being that I am a dedicated social-go-to-the-game kind of gal. Not only was I pleasantly surprised the first year but every year since by the diversity of the writing within the magazine coverinng all aspects of life outside of the workplace. I can now count myself as an avid reader that has both laughed and cried at the writers’ anectdotes, perils and stories. I have passed my copies along, bought subscriptions for friends and families and have been an avid supporter of SL now and ever since the initial fundraiser in Chicago… and not just for the favor of a friend. In short, whether you are a girlie girl or an avid sport enthusiast, this magazine has the integrity of writing and the diversity of prose to capture your interest and leave you with the love of the game of life.
Comment by Linda Hupp — June 24, 2006 @ 7:13 am