Tell Your Story: Essential Conversations

Children’s books that reflect the richness of the human experience through diversity, inclusion, and access are catalysts for change.   

We developed our Essential Conversations programming to amplify the need and call for more diverse, inclusive, and accessible books.

We want to provide craft, education, and community-building for creatives and professionals in and around the children’s book industry.

Join us in these essential conversations, for professional development opportunities and for in-community courses and retreats.

Inspiring Children Through Story

“My picture book … deals with parents separating. One little boy, who parents recently divorced, went to bed with [it] many nights. This deeply moved me to know this picture book helped this little boy.

“I tutor 2nd grade reluctant readers. My understanding of picture book structure and prose allows me to help them learn more than words. Rather than just read the story, we talk about it.”

“You mean I get to keep this book forever?”

…Spoken by a child in tears who was gifted with one of my books at a school visit and had never owned a book before.

“When I hear kids giggle while I’m reading [my book] I feel like I’ve done the job I intended to do.

Resources for essential conversations

#HFGather with the Brown Bookshelf: Amplify Black Stories Opening Celebration

#HFGather with the Brown Bookshelf: Amplify Black Stories Opening Celebration

Watch the Webinar: LGBTQ+ Children’s Books: A Conversation with Authors

Watch the Webinar: LGBTQ+ Children’s Books: A Conversation with Authors

Bringing Allyship to Your Work in Children’s Literature

Bringing Allyship to Your Work in Children’s Literature

Why We Need More LGBTQIA+ Picture Books

Why We Need More LGBTQIA+ Picture Books

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Stories from Our Boyds Mills Alumni

Celebration Station: Summer 2024

Celebration Station: Summer 2024

#Gather: Writing about Climate Change for Kids: Amplifying Black Voices for Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Caring for Our Planet

#Gather: Writing about Climate Change for Kids: Amplifying Black Voices for Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Caring for Our Planet

Celebrating a Book Birthday with Jolene and Shaian Gutiérrez

Celebrating a Book Birthday with Jolene and Shaian Gutiérrez

Celebrating Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ Book Birthday!

Celebrating Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’ Book Birthday!

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