Essential Conversations
Asian and Asian American Voices: An In-Community Retreat*
The third annual Asian American Voices retreat celebrates the vibrant world of Asian American voices in children's and young adult literature. Join hosts Grace Lin and Debbi Michiko Florence, and fellow storytellers for this in-community retreat where much of the time is for your own creativity. Grace and Debbi will offer limited programming in the […]
Jewish Symposium: An In-Community Gathering for Jewish Writers and Illustrators*
**** UPDATED IN WEBSITE TO INCLUDE NEW INFORMATION FOR MAY 5 - 8 dates [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Workshop Overview Section" _builder_version="4.18.0" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Overview Row" _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Overview Paragraph" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"] An In-Community Experience for Jewish Creatives This 4-Day/3-Night in-community symposium engages in the rich and important discussions […]
Disability Representation in Picture Book Illustration: A Two-Night Mini
https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/?p=40773&post_type=tribe_events&preview=1&_ppp=5d69d3f962https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/?p=40773&post_type=tribe_events&preview=1&_ppp=5d69d3f962
Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Workshop Overview Section" _builder_version="4.18.0" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Overview Row" _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Overview Paragraph" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"] <h2>Overview</h2> <strong>A Two-Night Mini Online Course </strong> Picture books can be filled with Pride! Join celebrated authors Lesléa Newman and Rob Sanders for this short course designed to bring LGBTQIA+ creators […]
Muslim Storyteller Retreat: Spring*
This 4-day/3-night immersive experience offers a supportive space for Muslim writers and illustrators (published or unpublished) to craft and share their stories, with limited after dinner programming to connect with fellow retreaters and find ways to amplify Muslim voices and stories at our retreat and beyond. This program is funded by a grant […]
Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Young Adult Horror Writers
https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/?p=40335&post_type=tribe_events&preview=1&_ppp=9429f59751
Black Voices: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers*
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"] Join Valerie Bolling and fellow storytellers for this in-community retreat for Black writers and illustrators. About the Program This 3-night/4-day retreat thrives within a welcoming community, designed to spark your creativity and foster connections with fellow […]
Cultivating Meaningful Reading Practices: A Two-Night Mini
https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/?p=41915&post_type=tribe_events&preview=1&_ppp=9051080e02
Neurodiverse Writers and Illustrators: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers*
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] Join this 3-night/4-day in-community retreat thoughtfully hosted by Sona Charaipotra, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, and Katie Mazeika. About the Program Join us for an in-community retreat tailored for neurodivergent writers and illustrators, where you can fully […]
Native Creatives: An In-Community Retreat*
“Time with fellow Native creatives helps sustain me along this author’s journey. I look forward to a weekend together to share our stories, write, create art, and talk practically about how we navigate the publishing industry.” —Traci Sorell (Cherokee Nation) Join this 3-night/4-day writing retreat designed for Native and Indigenous Voices who (or who aspire to) write, illustrate, or […]
Muslim Storytellers Retreat: Fall*
This 4-day/3-night immersive experience offers a supportive space for Muslim writers and illustrators (published or unpublished) to craft and share their stories, with limited after dinner programming to connect with fellow retreaters and find ways to amplify Muslim voices and stories at our retreat and beyond. This program is funded by a grant […]
Revising with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Workshop Overview Section" _builder_version="4.18.0" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="Overview Row" _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Overview Paragraph" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"] Overview A Two-Night Mini Online Course Picture books are filled with pride! Join celebrated authors Rob Sanders and Lesléa Newman for this short course designed to bring LGBTQIA+ creators and allies together to learn […]
Latinx Voices: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers*
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] Join M. García Peña, NoNieqa Ramos, and Alex Villasante for their fifth annual, in-community retreat designed exclusively for Latinx/e writers and illustrators. About the Program This 3-night/4-day, in-community retreat is the space where you […]
Rainbow Retreat: An In-Community Retreat for Storytellers*
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.18.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] Join this 3-night/4-day, in-community retreat thoughtfully designed to bring LGBTQIA+ creatives together. It is an informally structured retreat where the focus is on your own projects with room to celebrate and cultivate the joys […]