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Our Mission: Improve the Quality of Children's Literature For more than 30 years, the Highlights Foundation has been fulfilling its mission of improving
the quality of children’s literature by helping authors and illustrators hone their craft. Read More

Our Blog

Guest Post: Jennifer Jacobson–An Interview With Melissa Sweet June 20, 2018
Kate Garchinsky–Time to Retreat: 3 days of wandering, creating and exploring June 18, 2018
Carmen Oliver and Don Tate In Conversation June 15, 2018
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Our Workshops

The Ins and Outs of a Picture Book and Its Many Forms Aug. 26-29, 2018
Taking Your Writing & Art to New Places: Published Authors and Illustrators at Work Sept. 24-28, 2018
DIY Repair Kit for Writers: Get Your Fixer-Upper Ready to Sell Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2018
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Thursday, June 21st, 2018 at 12:27am
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at 5:49am
@varianjohnson, @ElizEulberg and Dian Curtis Regan on writing middle grade series! #kidlit #amwriting #writingworkshop https://t.co/g5Y3El80h4

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