This page provides links to various online resources on the general subject of Tolkien’s life and works. Although not focused on pedagogy, the resources included on this page have been screened for relevance to teachers and students. We invite teachers to suggest other resources in the comments section at the bottom of this page.

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General Resources
The Encyclopedia of Arda
Bibliographic Resources for Literature Searches on J.R.R. Tolkien by Janet Brennan Croft
J. R. R. Tolkien Collection. Raynor Memorial Library at Marquette University
LOTR Project
Official Site of the J.R.R. Tolkien Estate
Tolkien Gateway

Biographical Resources
A Tolkien walking tour of Oxford (video)
Talking About Tolkien (videos and audio)

Works and Writings Resources
A Chronological Bibliography of the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, compiled by Åke Bertenstam
What’s in the History of Middle-earth?: A Detailed List of the Contents of the Twelve HoMe-volumes and Unfinished Tales, from Mellonath Daeron

Language Resources
Ardalambion: Of the Tongues of Arda, the invented world of J.R.R. Tolkien
Elvish Linguistic Fellowship

Science Resources
The Astronomy of Middle-earth: Astronomical Motifs and Motivations in the Work of J.R.R. Tolkien by Kristine Larsen

Music and Art Resources
Images by Tolkien from the Tolkien Gateway
Music in Middle-earth: An Essay by Gene Hargrove
The Tolkien Music List

Organizations and Journals
Amon Hen, bulletin of The Tolkien Society
The Journal of Tolkien Research (JTR)
Mallorn, journal of the Tolkien Society
Mythlore, journal of the Mythopoeic Society
Mythopoeic Society
The Tolkien Society

Resources for Educators
(Most of these are designed for K-12, but many may be adapted for college-level)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s The Lord of the Rings: A Teacher’s Guide
Teaching Tolkien, from the Tolkien Society