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My first published, PAT, ROLL, PULL, was shaped by editor Devorah Rosenfeld during a Highlights workshop.

The workshops have shaped and informed me as a writer and have been enlightening. “The impact of Highlights on my life has been tremendous. I was fortunate that the work I received a scholarship for was ultimately published.” (Anita Sanchez) I feel happy and full of ideas as soon as I turn in the driveway. There’s something about the place that nurtures creativity. I have been there many times since and it has always been a place where I get more done in a week than I do in months at home. “It was the place where I first felt taken seriously as a writer. Every time I leave, I feel so renewed and inspired.” (Jas Hammonds, scholarship recipient) My next YA novel Thirsty was revised at a personal retreat. “ My debut novel We Deserve Monuments was workshopped at Summer Camp in 2018. 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) “EVELYN DEL REY IS MOVING AWAY (Candlewick Press, 2020) came directly from a wonderful workshop led by illustrator Shadra Strickland. “… The Highlights Foundation a huge part of this life-changing success I’m enjoying, and I will always make giving back to Highlights a priority.” (Nathalie Alonso) The Highlights Foundation changed my life, and I’m forever thankful.” (Linda Oatman High)

“ The Highlights Foundation launched my writing career… I signed my first book contract shortly after, and within a year, I’d signed eight more contracts.