Latinx Voices at the Highlights Foundation
Our Goal
To inspire children through story by amplifying the voices of Latine and Latinx authors & illustrators.
Our Action:
Craft and education, community-building, and resources and support for Latine and Latinx creatives and professionals in and around the children’s book industry.
Craft & Education
Community & Resources
Testimonials from Latinx community
“EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY (Candlewick Press, 2020) came directly from a wonderful workshop led by illustrator Shadra Strickland. It was in mining the problems of childhood as she asked us to do that I finally found the plot of a story I had wanted to tell for years.” (Meg Medina)
“…The Highlights Foundation [is] a huge part of this life-changing success I’m enjoying, and I will always make giving back to Highlights a priority.” (Nathalie Alonso)
“This retreat was magical. I was able to write, relax, and connect with amazing writers and authors. I felt held, supported, and restored.”
CELEBRATING NATHALIE ALONSO’S PICTURE BOOK DEBUT!
“As a nonfiction writer, I never thought I was capable of writing fiction, much less something humorous. With the support of the Highlights Foundation Diversity Fellowship and my mentor Emma Otheguy, I was able to step out of my comfort zone and turn a story that I’d set aside for years into a book that’s very close to my Cuban American heart. I’m so happy to celebrate the cover reveal of my debut during Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, with an organization that I love.”
News and Resources
Scholarships for Latinx Voices at the Highlights Foundation
Blogs and Podcasts
Author-Illustrator Finds Support and Validation Through a Scholarship and Personal Retreat
Celebrating a Book Birthday with Jolene and Shaian Gutiérrez
Celebrating Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ Book Birthday!
3 Questions With Merrill Rainey and Joe Cepeda About Creating Books for The Very Youngest Children
Upcoming Programs Featuring Latinx Voices
Whole Novel Workshop: A Virtual Course for Middle Grade and Young Adult Writers
Starts: May 7, 2025
Summer Camp in Illustration: Intensive Artistic Inspiration
Starts: July 6, 2025
Summer Camp in Writing: Create and Dream!
Starts: July 13, 2025
Get Involved
How will you inspire kids by amplifying the voices of Latinx authors and illustrators?
