Minds & Bodies

Representation for Disability, Mental Health, and Emotional Well-Being

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Our Goal

To inspire children through story by amplifying the voices of these authors & illustrators, and celebrate the myriad ways that kids and people process and experience the world.

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Our Action:

Craft and education, community-building, and resources and support for creatives and professionals in and around the children’s book industry.

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Craft & Education

Upcoming Programs featuring Mind & Body Diversity Reprsentation

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Testimonials

“I am so appreciative of how well cared-for our group was. Everyone on campus really respected the difficulty of our work and topic and held space for us in innumerable ways. Of course the food was amazing and our lodging gorgeous. But it was the support of Alison, George, and the whole team that really allowed the magic of our time together to take place.”

“…in 2015 I discovered Highlights, and came to retreats where the welcoming staff accommodated my food restrictions and my need for the perfect balance of community and solitude. Since then I have found my people at Highlights, and the support and inspiration I’ve received has led me to write more books that draw from my experience of growing up autistic.” (Lyn Miller-Lachmann)

“The presentations were meaningful and appreciated. We explored “the how” of craft but also the essential and radical “why”. It is incredibly gratifying to find a sense of belonging —especially considering the ways trauma and grief are agents of loneliness.“

“My dream of becoming a children’s book writer came true with Starfish, and I have a lot of people to thank for their help along the way…[including] the Highlights Foundation for the amazing workshops that helped me hone my skills…” (Lisa Fipps)