In-Community Programs and Fellowships

Through partnerships, grants, and our Essential Conversations Series, the Highlights Foundation offers several in-community program options for children’s authors and illustrators.

Fellowships and Programs

Muslim Storytellers Gathered in the Barn

Programs for Muslim Storytellers

Thanks to funding from the Doris Duke Foundation through its Building Bridges Program, the Highlights Foundation is able to host programming for Muslim Storytellers through 2025. The Building Bridges Program supports national efforts, working with U.S. Muslims, to increase mutual understanding and well-being among diverse populations for the benefit of building stronger, inclusive communities.

Learn more about the programs.

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Amplify Black Stories

In partnership with the Highlights Foundation, The Brown Bookshelf presented a year-long program in 2021 set to amplify Black stories, with a focus on supporting Black storytellers while confronting industry challenges and fostering change.

Learn more about the program.

2019-20 diversity fellowship

Diversity Fellowship

The Highlights Foundation Diversity Fellowship in Children’s Literature was a 24-month professional development and mentorship program for authors or illustrators actively pursuing publication within the children’s publishing industry.

Learn more about the program.

PJ Library summer camp group.

Programs for Jewish Creatives

In partnership with the Highlights Foundation, The PJ Library offers scholarships and programs for Jewish writers and illustrators.

Learn more about the program.

In-Community Workshops and Retreats

We also host in community retreats and workshops through our Essential Conversations series.  Learn more about upcoming options.

PJ Library: Picture Book Summer Camp

PJ Library: Picture Book Summer Camp

Writing About Mental Health for MG and YA Readers: A Two-Night Mini

Writing About Mental Health for MG and YA Readers: A Two-Night Mini

Writing Through Trauma to Empower Readers: A Working In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Writing Through Trauma to Empower Readers: A Working In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Asian and Asian American Voices: An In-Community Retreat

Asian and Asian American Voices: An In-Community Retreat

Jewish Symposium: An In-Community Gathering for Jewish Writers and Illustrators

Jewish Symposium: An In-Community Gathering for Jewish Writers and Illustrators

Disability Representation in Picture Book Illustration: A Two-Night Mini

Disability Representation in Picture Book Illustration: A Two-Night Mini

Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers

Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers

Black Voices: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Black Voices: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Neurodiverse Writers and Illustrators: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Neurodiverse Writers and Illustrators: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Native Creatives: An In-Community Retreat

Native Creatives: An In-Community Retreat

Latinx Voices: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Latinx Voices: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Rainbow Retreat: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Rainbow Retreat: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers

Our Mission in Action

Share Your Story, Inspire a Child
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The Highlights Foundation positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.  Learn more about our impact.