Picture books, board books, graphic novels, nonfiction, early readers, chapter books: all of these genres need illustrations for children to relate with and respond to.
Whether you’re new to children’s book illustration or an experienced artist who is curious about how to get started in children’s publishing, we can help you learn more with resources and workshops.
Want to learn more about building your career as an illustrator?
The Highlights Foundation held a free #HFGather session on income streams for illustrators with Pat Cummings, Shadra Strickland, Xindi Yan, and Rudy Gutierrez.
Join our community and download our Free #HFGather Wrap-Up, a one-page PDF that includes advice from the panelists, a list of 28 ways they've earned or pursued income through illustration, and a link to access the full recording of the webinar!
Workshops for Illustrators
From Pencil or Paint to Pixel: A Two-Night Mini for Beginning Illustrators
Starts: May 28, 2024
The Crash Course in Children’s Book Publishing: Illustrator’s Edition
Starts: June 25, 2024
Summer Camp in Illustration: Intensive Artistic Inspiration
Starts: July 10, 2024
Successful School Visits: A Three Part Online Course
Starts: August 28, 2024
Income Streams for Illustrators: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: September 3, 2024
Working Retreat: Experienced Storytellers In-Company
Starts: September 11, 2024
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall)
Starts: September 18, 2024
From Idea & Sketch to Dummy & Submission: An Author/Illustrator Online Course
Starts: September 24, 2024
Working Retreat: Lyrical Picture Books and Poetry
Starts: September 26, 2024
Working Retreat: Picture Book Authors and Illustrators
Starts: November 10, 2024
Inspiring Children Through Story
Illustration Resources
#HFGather: Pen & Ink Drawing Demo
with Steve Light
Income Streams for Children’s Book Illustrators
an #HFGather
Illustrator Chat
with Shadra Strickland & Mike Curato
Crafting a Picture Book Dummy
by Lisa Cinelli
Confessions of a Picture Book Illustrator
by Elizabeth Rose Stanton
From Idea to Sale: a Graphic Novel Journey
with Claire Lordon