Torrey Maldonado

Praised by two NYC Chancellors for being a top culturally responsive
educator who has taught for nearly 25 years, Torrey Maldonado writes fast-paced,
compelling stories inspired by his experiences born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and his
students’ experiences; his books have garnered many starred reviews and wins spots on
“Best Books of the Year” lists.

Upcoming Workshops with Torrey Maldonado

Blog Posts by Torrey Maldonado

Workshops for Writers & Illustrators

> Online
> In-Person
> On-Demand (Self-Paced Online)

New to the Highlights Foundation? Try these:

The Crash Course | The Whole Novel Workshop | Summer Camp

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Visiting Our Campus

Our campus (The Barn at Boyds Mills) is tucked away in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.  It's a few hours from both New York City and Philadelphia, but worlds away from everyday life.

Line drawing of the Barn at Boyds Mills

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